Chris Potter

Saxophonist

Birthday January 1, 1971

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Illinois

Age 53 years old

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About

Artist who has appeared on more than 150 recordings and voted Best Tenor Saxophonist by Down Beat Magazine from 2004 to 2007.

Before Fame

He began playing alto saxophone professionally at age thirteen and developed a devoted local following.

Trivia

His 1998 album Vertigo was named one of the year's Top Ten Jazz CDs by both Jazziz Magazine and The New York Times.

Family Life

His family relocated to South Carolina when he was three. He married Karen Potter in 1985.

Associated With

He has performed as a sideman for numerous acclaimed artists, such as for guitarist Wayne Krantz.