Musical Influences Frederic Chopin, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Aaron Copland, Bruce Hornsby, Kenny Kirkland, Don Grolnick

Similar Artists George Winston, Jim Brickman, Bruce Hornsby, David Lanz

Artist History Chris Welch (piano/keyboards) has performed many styles of music with many musicians and groups, including The Groove, Sonando, Ted Kamp, Scott Lindenmuth, Show Brazil, Calypso Blue, The Modern Mallet Jazz Quintet, Cabaret Productions, The Washingtonians, Evan Buehler, Xebec, May Palmer, Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, Northwest Girlchoir, Room To Move Sextet, Mainstream, Susan Pascal, Metropolitan Jazz Combo, and The Christopher Gross Ensemble. In addition, Chris leads groups of varied size and instrumentation that perform at clubs, festivals, weddings, and private parties. Chris has performed at most major Pacific Northwest music venues. Chris's recording credits include: Night Music by Chris Welch Songs Without Words by Chris Welch Urban Christmas by XEBEC Destiny by reggae/soca/ska band The Groove 543 by jazz vibraphonist Evan Buehler Hit The Mark by jazz/fusion band The Christopher Gross Ensemble. Chris has composed and arranged music for piano students, jazz groups, solo piano, choirs, and theater. He teaches composition, music theory, and classical, jazz, and popular music in private lessons for children and adults. He plays recording studio sessions and does sound design and music recording work in his home studio. Chris earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Washington.

Instruments piano, keyboards

Albums Night Music, Songs Without Words

Press Reviews Sweet, gentle melodies. Welch promises "Night Music" and truly delivers. You will be thankful for the peace and melodic mastery of his musical vision. -Bill Fisher, Victory Music Review "Whether effervescent and bubbly ("Jiggity Gigue" and "Maddie's Dream"), somber and reflective ("Late Autumn" and "Painting at the Train Station"), or softly romantic ("Floating on the Sea" and "Summer Solstice") Chris and the other musicians handle each song with grace and charm. Recommended for fans of melodic piano-led music." - Bill Binkelman, Editor, Wind and Wire: The Magazine of New Instrumental Music ..shimmering romantic melodies...very accessible, contemporary instrumental music. Welch has a magnificent touch...lyrical, open and light." - Chris Lunn, Victory Review

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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