Born in Camden, New Jersey. Then a resident of the Philadelphia area, Chris was part of the local jazz scene, with session work throughout the Delaware Valley, including gigs in Atlantic City. After moving to Los Angeles in late ’91, Chris began performing and traveling with heavyweights such as the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, “The Tonight Show Band”, Yusef Lateef, Bob Brookmeyer, Jimmy Cleveland, Alex Acuna, Roy McCurdy, Doc Severinsen, Ernie Watts, Kei Akagi, Les McCann, Richie Cole, Sal Marquez, Joe La Barbera, Bob Mintzer, Arturo Sandoval, Tom Scott, Peter Erskine, Gary Novak, Chuck Findley, Mark Sherman, Bill Cunliffe, Ralph Moore, Michael Dease, Terell Stafford, Rick Margitza, Wycliffe Gordon, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Tim Hagans, Billy Harper, Vinnie Colaiuta and Jerry Bergonzi among many others. He has also toured with famed vocalists Jack Jones and Mary Wilson. Chris’s first solo album, 2 trios + 1 — “Live” (BluePort Jazz) recorded in 2000, earned plaudits at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas soon after its appearance in nationwide distribution. In 2010, Chris recorded his 2nd solo CD entitled “Elaine’s Song” (C-note Records). It is comprised of mostly original material with a couple of jazz standards thrown in. Pianist John Beasley and saxophonist Bob Sheppard are featured on this latest effort. Chris received rave reviews on the CD, not only as a bassist but also as a composer, including in Downbeat Magazine.