Chris is a versatile musician whose career bridges performance, composition, and education across a wide range of musical genres and settings. Whether he's leading a band, collaborating with renowned artists, composing for ensembles and media, or directing student musicians, Chris brings passion, creativity, and depth to everything he does. His ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical ventures has made him a respected figure in both professional and educational music communities.

He is the founder of Black Dolly (BD), a dynamic band featuring his wife Wendy on vocals alongside Northwest musicians Frazer Wambeke (keyboard/vox), Eddie Ramirez (bass), and Tim Zilar (guitar). In addition to his work with BD, Chris stays active performing with a wide range of artists throughout the Northwest United States. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Jeff Coffin, Ingrid Jensen, Derico Watson, Bob McChesney, Calabria Foti, Los Lobos, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, and many others. He also maintains a full teaching schedule and regularly composes and arranges music for groups across the country. Chris endorses and clinics for Remo Drumheads, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, and is a Regional Yamaha Drum Set artist.

As a composer, Chris brings versatile experience, having written for numerous high school ensembles across the U.S. as well as music for film, podcasts, bands, fashion shows, and more.

As an educator, Chris has led the Jazz and Orchestra programs at Hanford High School in Richland, WA since 2010. Under his direction, Hanford has become one of the premier high school instrumental programs in the Northwest. He has presented as a clinician at the NW Music Educator's Conference, Washington All-State Conference, and ASTA National Conference.

Chris and his wife Wendy live in Pasco, WA with their daughter Nile and sons Cairo and Cruz.