Chris Graham Trio

Guitarist Chris Graham brings an intimate guitar trio to Jazz Central Studios featuring bassist Calvin Caron and drummer Adam Nussbaum. This group will deliver an evening of creativity, interplay and groove - rooted firmly in the jazz tradition.

A native of the Twin Cities, Graham first entered the local jazz scene as a young standout while still in high school, learning directly from many of the community’s legends and elders. His early passion and dedication led him to New York City, where he was accepted into the prestigious New School to continue formal studies in jazz performance. Immersed in the vibrant NYC jazz world, he had the privilege of studying and performing with master musicians such as Reggie Workman, Chico Hamilton, Vic Juris, Lage Lund, Ben Monder, Tyshawn Sorey, and many others.

After several years in New York, Graham returned home to the Twin Cities and shifted his focus for a time toward steel-string acoustic guitar. During this period, he joined forces with local singer/songwriter Lucy Michelle and helped form The Velvet Lapelles, a group that enjoyed a successful run throughout the early 2010s. Around 2017, he re-entered the jazz scene and has since collaborated with many of the region’s finest musicians, including Javier Santiago, Aaron Hedenstrom, Ted Olsen, Miguel Hurtado, Dan Carpel, Pete James Johnson, and more.

Featuring:

Chris Graham - guitar

Calvin Caron - bass

Adam Nussbaum - drums