CT.com Wins Webby Honoree Award

2010-04-13

Thanks to everyone at Artgig Studio for making christarry.com one of the best personal websites on the web. And don't just take our word for it. It just got picked by the Webby Awards. The top honor in website awards on the planet!

Calgary Bass Clinic, April 30th!

2010-03-24

Join Chris for a concert and clinic in Calgary, Alberta, presented by Cantos Music Foundation, and Markbass.

Joining will be: Sandro Dominelli - drums, and Jim Head - guitar.

$20, $15 for students. 6PM April 30th in the Music Room at the Cantos Music Foundation. 134 11th Ave SE Calgary. Buy your tickets here!

DVD Almost Ready!

2010-03-13

The DVD is getting closer to completion! The trailer is finished and you can watch it by clicking the link below!

Click to watch the DVD trailer!

Here's the press release stuff:

The Chris Tarry Group is considered one of the best jazz groups working today. Now, you can get an inside look at how this band works. Up close and personal discussion with all the members of the group. Chris discusses his signature bass style and how he composes for the band. It's also a concert! Five performances captured with beautiful HD clarity for you to enjoy!

This DVD concert/clinic will be released in the coming months over at christarry.com. Along with the concert/clinic footage the DVD will include ten new individual lessons from Chris' popular "10 Minutes With Chris Tarry" lesson series, and a digital copy of Chris' famed bass instructional book "The Bass Players Companion". So keep checking christarry.com for release details. Enjoy the trailer!

Chris heads to Banff Center for a composition residency at The Leighton Artist Colony.

2010-03-03

I'm heading into the woods on May 1st for a few weeks! Rather than a backpack and trekking poles, this time I'll be staying in my very own cabin on the the side of a mountain, complete with grand piano, bears dressed in tuxedos, and moose (or is it meese). Anway, I'm excited that I was chosen to participate in a residency at The Leighton Artists Colony located on the grounds of the famed Banff Center for the Performing Arts, just outside Calgary Alberta, Canada (my home town). Just me, new music, and the bears. Can't wait.

Before I get all Grizzly Adams, I'll be doing a clinic/concert the day before in Calgary. It'll be presented in conjuntion with The Cantos Music Foundation, ChrisTarry.com, Markbass, and a few others. It should be fun. At this point it's taking place on April 30th. I'll update the site when everything becomes official.

Things here in NYC have been going good. Just got back from a weekend with The Sandro Dominelli Trio. We played a CD release weekend in Edmonton for his new album "The Alvo Sessions". It's a great band, Sandro on drums, me on bass, and the great Rez Abbasi on guitar. We're doing a big summer tour of Canada, check out the "gigs" section for all the details.

I've been writing a lot of new short stories lately, a few new pieces are being published in the coming months, I'll keep you posted on when and where those happen. The novel is back in full swing with a coming re-write (the 5th) and another push to publishers. My agent Erin Cox totally rocks, and you CT fans out there, I promise, you will see this book one day. Unless I get eaten by a bear in Banff, then, well, I can't help you.

Thats about all the news that's fit to print. Hope everyone out there is doin great!

CT

Chris Endorses Mono Cases!

2009-12-29

Thanks to Pat and everyone at Mono Case for bringing me on-baord. Thanks guys!

Check them out!

CT Instructional Book Now Available in Hard Copy!

2009-12-29

Swing on over to the "Book" section and buy a copy of The Bass Players Companion, now available in hard copy & PDF for 2010!

Short Story "The Monster Business" Published

2009-12-25

I just had a short story published in the fall issue of the GW Review, a literary magazine out of George Washington University. You can read it here by going to the "writing" section of the site. It's also posted in a wonderfully easy to read format over at Fictionaut.

Colombia & Sam Yahel/Steely Dan Tour

2009-11-10

Hey there from the road! I'm in Cincinnati posting this update while on tour with the great organ player Sam Yahel. We're opeing for Steely Dan for a week and having a blast! Cincinnati is cool, I think, I haven't left the hotel yet as we got in late last night.

Lots of travel on this leg of the tour, but we're having a lot of fun! Sam's band sounds great, he's a wonderful player and his tunes are very cool. It's a trio, just bass, organ, and drums. Joe Strasser is on the kit and he sounds terrific! It's amazing to hang back stage and watch Steely play all the hits, Ketih Carlock on the drum chair is somethin' else!

I flew to join the Steely tour in Chicago straight from a week in Bogota, Colombia with Vinnie Valentino, Tom Coster, Joel Rosenblatt, and Chrissi Poland. We had a terrific time playing various concerts/clinics, and teaching at the Fernando Sol school of music. What a wonderful country. A big shout out to all the fabulous students down there!

Ok, time to vernture out side the hotel to see what Cincinnati has to offer on a Tuesday afternoon.

Hope everyone is well!

CT

CT Update

2009-10-05

Hey Everyone, just a quick update on all things CT.

Yes, I did it! I hiked the John Muir Trail out in California! Running 211 miles and 50,000 vertical feet from Yosemitte National park, to Mount Whitney, the John Muir Trail is one of America's most beautiful and tough hiking trails.

As some of you may remember I attempted the hike last year and injured myself four days in. Well, my hiking partner Jon Hartsel and I made a second attempt on the beastly Muir Trail again this year, and I'm happy to say, it was spectacular and a total success. Adding the four days we did last year, we completed the trail in a total of thirteen days. I can blab on-and-on about it here but the best way to experience it is through Jon's amazing pictures! Do yourself a favor, click this link!

I've been busy in the studio with some fine folks over the past few months. I just had the honor of playing on my good friend Sandro Dominelli's album featuring the fantabulous guitarist Rez Abbasi. It turned out great and we had a total blast! Watch for this trio to be touring soon promoting this album, I'll keep ya posted.

My novel, The Wedding King of Vermont has been going full guns, pushing ahead into the unknown! My super amazing agent Erin Cox has been kicking ass and I'm so thankful each and every day for the love and support she's shown for me and my book!

Special thanks to the help of my good friends and internet guru's over at Art Gig Studio's, who helped me launch a very hip website for the book over at WeddingKingofVermont.com. The book is in the process of finding a publisher so the site is currently only available to editors interested in learning more about the book and its platform. If you're in the book business, or, know someone who is, drop me a line. I'll hook you up Erin and my vast team of book people and we'll get you a password for the site so you can find out more about the novel.

My home studio has been busy lately with a lot of remote bass track work. People send me their demos or album projects and I record bass tracks for them and send them back all through the miracle that is the internet. It's been really great and I've had the pleasure of playing on some really cool stuff! I've also been hired to produce a few fantastic jazz albums, which, is a great honor for me. I'll keep you posted on these projects as they see the light of day.

There's some cool things coming up! I'm off to Columbia for a week in November with the wonderful guitarist and friend Vinny Valentino. He's taking myself, drummer Joel Rosenblatt, vocalist Chrissi Poland, and keyboardist Tom Coster to Bogota for a week of teaching and concerts.

I'm taking the band to Vancouver for two nights at the Cellar Jazz Club on November 27th & 28th. I hope to see all my old Vancouver peeps there. A lot more in the gigs section.

As well, be sure to check out the infomation below on the cool New York Bass Immersion day coming up next week Oct 11th!

Well, thats it for now. I hope everyone out there is doing great. Take care, and keep your stick on the ice.

CT

2009-10-03

If you haven't signed up, and you're going to be in the New York area, be sure to check it out!

Attend New York Bass Immersion Day! Take your playing to new levels, attend a day of bass clinics with:

-Bakithi Kumalo: African Bass Clinic

-Lincoln Goines: Working with the Language of Rhythm

-Chris Tarry: Electric Bass in the Jazz Setting Clinic

-Patrick Pfeiffer: Soloing Bass Clinic

-Mike Visceglia: Moderator and Presenter

This Bass Clinic will be covered by Bass Player Magazine and will conclude with a bass heavy performance at the Bitter End in New York City!

Date: Sunday, October 11th: 10:30am - 6pm(Be at 599 Broadway-7th Floor by 10am!)

Performances at the Bitter End start at 8:00PM with Mike Visceglia, Patrick Pfeiffer, Bakithi Kumalo and Chris Tarry with their respective bands: Admission to show for those not attending the clinic: $15 (included for clinic participants)

Location: 599 Broadway - 7th Floor, New York City

Cost: $200 per person

Call: 917-679-3135 or 917-584-5751

UPDATE

2009-08-03

Hey out there in CT.com land. Lots has been going on here in Brooklyn. I'm off for a few weeks vacation next week to finish up the hike that I injured myself on last year, the John Muir Trial in California. I'll be starting about halfway, at Vermillion Valley Resort (where I came out last year) and heading south to Mt. Whitney. I'm excited to get back out in the woods! It's my favorite place to think about music, writing, and hamburgers.

On the music front things have been good. I'm currently composing all the fictional music that's found in my novel "The Wedding King of Vermont." Readers will be able to listen and download an album of the music by the fictional bands found in the book, making them feel that the music existed all along. All the musicians on the recording will be appearing as the fictional band members from the novel as well. Currently the recording dates for the sessions are set for early September so I have to get my ass in gear and finish writing the songs.

On the book front, my super fab literary agent Erin Cox has been kicking ass and I hope to have more info on the novel soon. I've been getting a lot of questions about it and can't wait to fill you all in. Patience grasshopper, patience.

I'm also exited that I've been invited to spend time in Banff, Canada next summer at the world famous Leighton Artists Colony composing music for a large ensemble album.

Take a look at the cabin I get to spend time composing in! Wow!

Well, that's it for now. I hope everyone's well, keep the emails and questions coming.

Take care,

CT

New Daniel Kelly Trio CD

2009-05-14

Daniel Kelly's new CD "Emerge" just came out. It features Daniel's great compositions and piano playing, as well as myself on bass, and Jordan Perlson on drums. You can buy it here!

Check out my article!

2009-03-31

I'm happy to have been asked to write an article for the 30th anniversary issue of Canadian Musician. Pick up a copy! You can also read it here Canadian Musician

New Album Here!

2009-03-21

Who said you had to wait a few weeks?... oh, right, that was me. Well, we finished it up earlier. Again, it's only available from this site and only by download. Enojoy! There's some great playing on it!

New Live Album on the Way!

2009-03-16

Hey Everyone.

So we've just about put the finishing touches on mixing a new live album. It will be realeased in a few weeks on this site and over at nineteeneight.com.

Other than at gigs, these will be the only two places to buy the album. It will only be available as a download. You will get all the liner notes with your download. If you buy it at a gig, you'll receive a download code that you redeem right here at CT.com once you get home.

Expect some nice updates to the site here in a few days as well! There will be a basic message board, and a new section that will feature some of my wrtiting.

Ok, hope you're all well.

CT

Next CT Group gig Oct 29th @ The 55 bar in NYC

2008-10-23

The band featuring Seamus Blake- sax, Dan Weiss - drums, Pete McCann - guitar, Henry Hey - keys, Chris Tarry - bass/tunes. Two sets starting at 9:30 & 11pm.

http://www.55bar.com

CT Group Back from Europe!

2008-10-13

Hey There,

Well, the Chris Tarry Group just got back from our first tour of Europe. We had a blast! Thanks to all who came out to the shows, there will be more in the future! I'll post some pics as soon as I get them from all the band members, there's some good ones!

We recorded the last show in Switzerland at the Birds Eye jazz club and it was one of our best shows ever caught on tape. Maybe a live CD, I'll keep you posted.

Thanks!

CT

Update

2008-09-10

Hey Everyone,

First of all thanks to all the fans who came out the the Chris Tarry Group gig at Joe's Pub in August and the 55 bar the other night. What a turnout both times! I was blown away, thank-you.

It's been awhile since I wrote a short update about all that's been going on. Well, as this site is pretty much an extention of that, aside from the hiking, the injuries (hiking), the crazy travel for various gigs (Africa, China, India, Peru, Europe, ect) there's not much need for an update, here, however, are a few quick little items.

A few new albums to watch for. The first to hit the streets will probably be Adam Klipple's Drive by Leslie album featuring Adam and his cool organ influenced tunes, Keith Carlock on drums, Seamus Blake on sax, Brad Shepic on guitar, and myself on bass. Just heard some of the final mixes and they sound great!

Just got out of the studio last week playing on the great piano player Daniel Kelly's latest album. It's piano trio featuring Daniel, his great tunes, Jordan Perlson on drums and myself on electric bass. It sounds great!

What else.. Oh yeah, Michelle and I have been in the middle of buying a condo here in New York. It's been major stress but it seems like we're finally at the end of the process. We're moving a little further into Williamsburg Brooklyn on Sept 18th.

Ok, that's pretty much it for now. Talk to ya later!

CT

The Juno Finally Showed Up!

2008-08-25

After six weeks lost in the mail the new Juno Award finally arrived! Thanks Fed Ex!

Chris Tarry Group at Joe's Pub!

2008-08-05

The band is going to be playing at one of New York's great music venues Joe's Pub on August 15th at 7:30pm. Be sure to get your tickets early!

Buy your tickets here!

Joining us for this gig is the regular Chris Tarry Group line-up with:

Dave Binney - saxophone, Henry Hey - keys, and Pete McCann - guitar.

The great drummer Mark Guiliana will be fililng in for Dan Weiss. Mark is one of the world's greatest drummers, holding down the groove for such great artists as Avishai Cohen, Jazz Mandolin Project, Bobby McFerrin, Jason Lindner, Branford Marsalis, and James Williams.

Be sure to check it out, this is gonna be a great gig!

CT gets sixth place in Downbeat Critics Poll!

2008-08-05

I was excited to hear that I got a sixth place showing in Downbeats 2008 Critics Poll in the Rising Star Electric Bass category!

I didn't even know I was mentioned or that even such a thing actually existed until various people started handing out congrats and I had no idea what they were talking about! Thanks to whomever voted for me!

Here's the rundown:

1. (52) Hadrien Feraud

2. (26) Stomu Takeishi

3. (25) Richard Bona

4. (23) Matthew Garrison

5. (20) Linley Marthe

6. (17) Chris Tarry

7. (16) Avishai Cohen

8. (16) Drew Gress

9. (15) Reed Mathis

10. (15) Nate McBride

11. (14) James Genus

12. (9) Dominique Di iazza

13. (9) Brad Jones

14. (9) Reggie Washington

John Muir Trail, Ooops I hurt myself UPDATE!

2008-08-01

Hey Everyone,

Well, as most of you know I travelled out to California for a little vacation to attempt a hike of the John Muir trail in 11 days. I got 100 miles in and hurt my left shin/ankle. I'll be going back next year to finish the rest when I figure out what happened to my shin. MRI this week to find out!

The band just returned from an amazing Canadian tour, thanks to all who came out to the shows. Next up is a Joes Pub gig here in New York on Aug 15th and then some dates in Europe in October. Be sure to check out the Gigs section for all the latest info.

I head out on the road soon with the great NY singer Elisabeth Lohninger and then Michelle and I head to China for a few weeks at the end of August.

Gig in Kashmir, India

2008-05-29

Just got back from India, amazing experience, will post some more pics soon. Hope everyone is well!

Chris joins the Markbass team!

2008-04-22

I've just started endorsing Markbass Amps! Thanks to Peter, John Lee, Marco, and everyone at Markbass for asking me to join the team, I'm very excited about the future with Markbass! Drop by their site and check em' out!

Chris Tarry wins Juno Award!

2008-04-10

Chris won a Juno Award this past weekend for his latest album "Almost Certainly Dreaming" in the category of Best Contemporary Jazz Album.

Next CT Group gig April 23rd @ The 55 bar in NYC

2008-03-26

The band featuring Dave Binney - sax, Jordan Perlson - drums, Pete McCann - guitar, Henry Hey - keys, Chris Tarry - bass/tunes. Two sets starting at 9:30 & 11pm.

http://www.55bar.com

New Video Lessons Posted

2008-03-07

Yes, I finally got around to posting some new "10 Minutes with Chris Tarry" instructional videos. Check them out, they are in the lessons section.

Next CT Group gig March 9th @ The 55 bar in NYC

2008-02-27

The band featuring Dave Binney - sax, Dan Weiss - drums, Pete McCann - guitar, Henry Hey - keys, Chris Tarry - bass/tunes. Two sets starting at 9:30 & 11pm.

http://www.55bar.com

New Pics with my Aguilar Stuff!

2008-02-27

Check out the photo section for some new pics of me with my Aguilar rig!

Juno Award Nomination!

2008-02-05

Very excited to say that my new album "Almost Certainly Dreaming" has been nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Album at the 2008 Juno Awards. The Juno's are the Canadian Grammy's! Visit the Juno Awards site.

Bass Player Magazine Review (Feb 2008)

2008-01-17

Just got a great review of the new album "Almost Certainly Dreaming" in this months issue of Bass Player Magazine!. Thanks to Chris Jisi for the terrific review!

Brooklyn-based Chris Tarry may be in a bigger pond than his native Western Canada, but the transplanted bassist/composer is still a big fish, musically. His eight and perhaps best CD stresses his ensemble writing, from the brisk bopper "An Unlikely UFO" to the swirling samba "Alien Blueprints." Tarry's 5-string gets an extended workout on "Prettiest Town of Goderich," but even cooler is his moody groove solo on the electric-Miles-ish "In the Beginning." - Chris Jisi, Bass Player Magazine

Great review on the new album!

2007-12-30

"Almost Certainly Dreaming demonstrates rapid growth and increased cohesion for a group that's swiftly forging an identifiable identity defined by inventive writing and playing that, while often visceral, doesn't place style ahead of substance. If they're this good in the studio, let's hope the next step is a live recording..." Check out all of it here!

All About Jazz Interview posted!

2007-12-17

Check out this nice CT interview "Chris Tarry: New Challenges, New Influences, New York" by my friend Paul Olon over at All About Jazz.

New Site Launched!!

2007-12-14

Welcome to the new super-charged, fuel-injected christarry.com! Special thanks to Matt, Steve, and Lis at Artgig Studio for building the website of my dreams!

Nobel Peace Prize Concert!

2007-12-14

Just got back from Oslo last night where I played the Nobel Peace Prize concert with legendary sufi rock band Junoon. Also on the bill were Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Earth Wind & Fire, Melissa Egheridge, KT Tunstall, Kevin Spacey, and Uma Thurman! I also got to attend the ceremony and hang out with Al Gore, amazing time! There are a few pics in the Photo section of the site with more to come!

New CD "Almost Certainly Dreaming" Released!

2007-11-16

Hey everyone, new CD is finally out! Head on over to the CD section to buy your copy. We're doing some big tours in the New Year of Canada and Europe, some of the dates are already posted over in the Gigs section, check em' out!