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Chris Leigh

Chris Leigh
Guitarist – Composer – Private Instruction

Personal Information: Chris is a husband and father who enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Education:
• Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College with a concentration in guitar performance: 1991
• Graduate studies at the University of North Texas Jazz Studies Program: 1993
• Private studies with jazz guitar legend Sal Salvador, avant jazz pioneer Rick Peckam, and classical studies with
James McNeish and Jeff Bonenburger

Employment as a guitar instructor:
• Ron’s Guitars: 1989 – 1998
• Co – owner/ founder: Musician’s Co-op of Mystic: 1999 – 2002
• Thames Valley Music School: 1988 – 1998 / 2000 - 2005
• Stewart’s Music: 2003 – 2005
• Private students at home studio : 1995 – 2005

Employment as a performer:
• Karma: Guitarist – original hard rock band / Big Noise recording artist featured on Providence RI compilation Digital Graffiti: 1988 – 1992

• Sugardaddy: Co-founder, guitarist, vocalist/ old school rhythm and blues and funk / Numerous club, festival, and private functions throughout the Northeast including appearances at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun Casino : 1994 – 1995 / 1997 – 2002

• Les Haley and Soul Injection: Guitarist, back-up vocalist / rhythm and blues / Clubs and private functions : 1995 – 1997

• Jillian Grey and Hothouse: Guitarist, back-up vocalist / all styles / Clubs, resorts, and private functions including appearances at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun Casino : 1997 – 1998

• Chris Leigh and Blues Deville: Guitarist, vocalist / blues, swing, and early rock n’ roll / Clubs and private appearances throughout CT, RI, and MA. Connecticut Blues Association talent search finalist 2000. Performed and/or opened for blues legend Pinetop Perkins (Muddy Waters Band), Bob Margolin (Muddy Waters Band), Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Coco Montoya, Bill Perry, Earl King and other blues luminaries: 1997 – 2001

• Synergy: Guitarist, back-up vocalist / all styles / resorts : 2003

• Klassics: Guitarist, vocalist / early rock n’ roll and rhythm and blues / Muckleshoot Tribal Nation Casino, Seattle WA and Foxwoods Resort Casino: 2003

• Chris Leigh Trio: Guitarist / traditional to contemporary jazz / Clubs, private functions, and appearances at Foxwoods Resort Casino: 2001 – 2005

• Russ Becker Quartet: Guitarist / traditional to contemporary jazz / Clubs, festivals, concert performances, private functions throughout the tri-state area: 2002 – 2005

• Chris is also an experienced soloist playing from an eclectic repertoire of classical, jazz, and contemporary styles as well as freelancing with other established artists.

Lessons $25.00 per half hour
Wednesday

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