- Scottsdale, AZ
- String Trio
- $260-$730 for an hour
Solo Jazz and Brazilian Jazz Guitar
Overview
I provide solo guitar performance for small intimate venues such as private parties, restaurants, and small clubs. I can perform in the background or in a small concert setting. I play a Brazilian jazz, jazz standards, acoustic blues, finger style, and world music on both acoustic and lightly amplified jazz guitars with and without bass and drum accompaniment.
In addition I can provide lead and rhythm guitar tracks for studio sessions either working from home or from the studio.
Reviews
3 reviews
Craig
April 13, 2026Perfect for cocktail party
Chris’s solo guitar playing was the magic backdrop for my retirement party. Smart arrangements of beautiful music, which set the perfect vibe. His speaker setup filled the space without overtaking conversations. As a musician, I appreciate how challenging this can be and how crucial it is for an event’s success. Well done, Chris!!
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Solo Jazz and Brazilian Jazz Guitar
Thanks Craig. I enjoyed it too and GREAT food. In case you are interested you can hear my music at screven music.org
Chris
Joan S.
October 31, 2021Great Background Jazz Guitarist
Chris was easy to communicate with, on time, reliable, and did a terrific job for our block party. Would definitely hire again! As a hostess, received many compliments on his music.
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Mollie
April 11, 2017Great relaxing music for our pooside party!
Chris was communicative and easy to work with. He arrived early to set up and was friendly and prepared. He played great background guitar music throughout the evening that set the perfect ambiance for our outdoor welcome reception and dinner at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson.
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
What to expect
This is relatively quiet instrumental music that is suitable for background ambience or small concerts. Although it is amplified, it is not suitable for larger venues or dance venues. I will arrive with one or two small amplifiers, two guitars, and a microphone. The microphone can be used with a guitar amplifier if the client would like to make any announcements etc. I can provide up to 3 sets of 40-45 minutes each. The music is from a fixed repitoir and is played on nylon string and electric jazz guitars. Some of the pieces have recorded accompaniment available (bass or bass/drums) depending on the nature of the venue and the preferences of the client.
About
I have been a musician for many years starting in high school. I played in various bands and studied jazz and classical music at a conservatory for 3 years. Coming to the realization that music would not be the best career I switched to engineering school and worked as an engineer before retiring a few years ago. During all this time I maintained my involvement with music so that now I am able to spend more time performing etc. The main emphasis in music for me has been playing finger style Brazilian jazz using a nylon string classical guitar and jazz guitar. My repitoir involves both styles. During the last 7 years I have also been involved with world music and I can incorporate various world music styles into my repitoir if desired.
screvenmusic dot org
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
11
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tucson, AZ
October 2021
30
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tucson, AZ
April 2019
26
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tucson, AZ
April 2018
07
Saturday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tucson, AZ
April 2017
05
Wednesday
Convention/Trade Show
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Tucson, AZ
Influences and inspiration
Baden Powell, Paulinho Nogiera, AC Jobim, Hiromi Uehara, Bola Sete, Chick Corea, Oscar Peterson, Chuco Valdez, Bobby McFerrin, Tommy Emanuel, Paco de Lucia, Pepe Habechuela, Ayub Ogada
Setup requirements
AC power receptacle. Chair with no arms.
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