CHRIS WALTERS   New Orleans born pianist Chris Walters has resided in Nashville since 1989, serving as music director for country music legend Barbara Mandrell until her retirement in 1997. When not touring with his own group, Chris performs and records as the keyboardist with various artists, including the Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, Peter Mayer, and the country group Alabama. He attended the Jazz Studies Program at Webster University in St. Louis and was listed by them as a notable alumnus in a recent Downbeat magazine article. His debut album, "Strange Fruit", was featured on National Public Radio's Jazz South program. Chris' newest release, "Cool Blue Swing", offers 11 new tracks of original music ranging from quirky New Orleans jazz/pop songs and winsome ballads to calypso-tinged instrumental excursions, all fueled by his unique personality at the piano. The songs evoke a sense of nostalgia, for while still original and contemporary, they are informed by the music of composers and musicians from diverse traditions - George Gershwin, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Dr. John, Randy Newman, and Tom Waits, to name a few.   email Chris Walters     Cool Blue Swing HDM-1100   | Home | News | Artists | Catalogue | Orders | Mailing List | Contact |