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In a pro career spanning 40 years and five countries, Cincinnati-born jazz guitarist Greg Chako has released twenty albums and been the subject of a documentary called, An American Cat in the Lion City. One of his most prolific periods as a recording and performance artist occurred while he lived in the Far East for 17 years, where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His varied arrangements and 80 recorded original compositions merge Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World instrumental music. His music has spent time on the Jazzweek, CMJ and RMR Jazz Charts, including multiple Top Ten spots, and has consistently received critical acclaim from the Jazz community. In 2022, he signed with Mint 400 Records and Raining Music, their jazz oriented sub label. He is on track to exceed his past successes in Asia by releasing 2-4 new albums per year since 2022, with his 21st album, The Miami Project, coming out in March 2025. LIVE PERFORMANCES: https://youtu.be/gkE_U82CUzw WEBSITE: https://gregchako.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01EDhAC6p051MLtU9SWyrU?si=Jf_lq8MqRCuWP7kDoU7XLA FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gregchakomusic/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gregchakomusic/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@tigerchako BANDCAMP: https://gregchako.bandcamp.com/ Professor Vince Lewis for Just Jazz Guitar, said his music, “Transcends geographic boundaries and cultures and communicates the happiness and friendship that all music should provide.” Jazz Dimensions in Germany said his music, “Is full of nuances, integrating fusion, blues, and swing. His guitar shines as he creates a new style, breathing exotic jazz-ethno music full of spirit and solid musical foundation.” Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck of Jazz Reviews said Greg’s recordings, “Are a jazz mosaic painted with the very best of culture, ethnic, and musical sensibilities. That striking combination provides a sumptuousness and extensiveness that is rarely found in any genre.” AllAboutJazz says “Guitarist Greg Chako is a forward thinker and it's refreshing to hear jazz that takes some chances and looks the future right in the eye” Cadence says "This is HUGELY enjoyable stuff! ...a trip around the jazz galaxy, it’s safe to say that Greg Chako and his magnificent band are one of the world's best kept secrets!” DISCOGRAPHY 2022-present: The Miami Project (new March 2025); My World on Six Strings (re-issue Jan. 2025) Greg Chako Live! (compilation 2024); David & the HeartStrings (new 2024); Standard Roots (new 2024); Life After 40 (new 2024) A Place for Bass (new 2023); Christmas Time, Live in Izu Nagaoka (new 2023); Tokyo Live! (new 2023); Yokohama Live! (new 2023) Paint a Picture, Tell a Story (re-issue 2022); Friends, Old & New (new 2022); Where We Find Ourselves (double album re-issue 2022); Integration (double album re-issue 2022) I seek to develop more exposure, airplay, gigs, and relationships. Thank you for your time. Please Contact Greg Chako for more information Home Phone: 513.873.8772 Cell: 513.449.4909 Email: jazzman@gregchako.com Website: http://www.gregchako.com Label: http://www.mint400records.com
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