Chris Flory

Chris Flory (born November 13, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist.

Chris Flory
Born(1953-11-13)November 13, 1953
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, swing
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1970s–present
Associated actsBenny Goodman, Scott Hamilton
Websitechrisfloryjazz.com

Flory began playing professionally in Providence, Rhode Island, in the 1970s. He played with Benny Goodman from 1979 to 1985, toured throughout China in 1992, and among his other credits include work with Ruby Braff, Judy Carmichael, Roy Eldridge, Scott Hamilton, Illinois Jacquet, Buddy Tate, and Bob Wilber.[1]

In an interview with JazzTimes, Flory stated that his music has been inspired by Charlie Parker, Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, and Jimi Hendrix.[2]

Discography

As leader

  • For All We Know (Concord Jazz, 1990)
  • City Life (Concord Jazz, 1993)
  • Word on the Street (Double-Time, 1996)
  • Blues in My Heart with Duke Robillard (Stony Plain, 2007)
  • For You (Arbors, 2008)
  • The Chris Flory Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton (Arbors, 2011)

As sideman

With Ruby Braff

  • A First (Concord Jazz, 1985)
  • A Sailboat in the Moonlight (Concord Jazz, 1986)
  • Mr. Braff to You (Phontastic, 1986)

With Scott Hamilton

  • Scott Hamilton and Warren Vache with Scott's Band in New York City (Concord Jazz, 1978)
  • Skyscrapers (Concord Jazz, 1980)
  • Close Up (Concord Jazz, 1982)
  • In Concert (Concord Jazz, 1983)
  • The Second Set (Concord, 1984)
  • The Right Time (Concord Jazz, 1987)
  • Plays Ballads (Concord Jazz, 1989)

With Maxine Sullivan

  • Uptown (Concord Jazz, 1985)
  • Together (Atlantic, 1987)
  • Swingin' Sweet (Concord Jazz, 1988)

With Bob Wilber

  • Bob Wilber and the Scott Hamilton Quartet (Chiaroscuro, 1977)
  • Dizzyfingers (Bodeswell, 1980)
  • Bob Wilber and the Bechet Legacy (Bodeswell, 1981)

With others

References

  1. Chris Flory at Allmusic
  2. "Chris Flory: Jazz Inspired". jazztimes.com. Retrieved 2015-09-12.


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