Chris Flory (born November 13, 1953) is an American

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guitarist. Flory began playing professionally in

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, in the 1970s. He played with

Benny Goodman Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing". From 1936 until the mid-1940s, Goodman led one of the most popular swing big bands in the United States. His co ...

from 1979 to 1985, toured throughout China in 1992, and among his other credits include work with

Ruby Braff Reuben "Ruby" Braff (March 16, 1927 – February 9, 2003) was an American jazz trumpeter and cornetist. Jack Teagarden was once asked about him on the Garry Moore television show and described Ruby as "the Ivy League Louis Armstrong". Braff ...

Judy Carmichael Judy Carmichael (born November 27, 1957) is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and vocalist who has been honored as a Steinway Artist.

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, Scott Hamilton,

Illinois Jacquet Jean-Baptiste "Illinois" Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. Although he was a pioneer of t ...

Buddy Tate George Holmes "Buddy" Tate (February 22, 1913 – February 10, 2001) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. Biography Tate was born in Sherman, Texas, United States, and first played the alto saxophone. According to the website All Ab ...

, and

Bob Wilber Robert Sage Wilber (March 15, 1928 – August 4, 2019) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and band leader. Although his scope covers a wide range of jazz, Wilber was a dedicated advocate of classic styles, working throughout his caree ...

. In an interview with ''

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'', Flory stated that his music has been inspired by

Charlie Parker Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, a form ...

Charlie Christian Charles Henry Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on the electric guitar and a key figure in the development of bebop and cool jazz. He gained nati ...

T-Bone Walker Aaron Thibeaux "T-Bone" Walker (May 28, 1910 – March 16, 1975) was an American blues musician, composer, songwriter and bandleader, who was a pioneer and innovator of the jump blues, West Coast blues, and electric blues sounds. In 2018 ''Roll ...

, and

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Discography

As leader

* ''For All We Know'' (Concord Jazz, 1990) * ''City Life'' (Concord Jazz, 1993) * ''Word on the Street'' (Double-Time, 1996) * ''Blues in My Heart'' with

Duke Robillard Michael John "Duke" Robillard (born October 4, 1948) is an American guitarist and singer. He founded the band Roomful of Blues and was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Although Robillard is known as a rock and blues guitarist, he also play ...

(Stony Plain, 2007) * ''For You'' (Arbors, 2008) * ''The Chris Flory Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton'' (Arbors, 2011)

As sideman

With

* ''A First'' (Concord Jazz, 1985) * ''A Sailboat in the Moonlight'' (Concord Jazz, 1986) * ''Mr. Braff to You'' (Phontastic, 1986) With Scott Hamilton * ''Scott Hamilton and Warren Vache with Scott's Band in New York City'' (Concord Jazz, 1978) * ''Skyscrapers'' (Concord Jazz, 1980) * ''Close Up'' (Concord Jazz, 1982) * ''In Concert'' (Concord Jazz, 1983) * ''The Second Set'' (Concord, 1984) * ''The Right Time'' (Concord Jazz, 1987) * ''Plays Ballads'' (Concord Jazz, 1989) With

Maxine Sullivan Maxine Sullivan (May 13, 1911 – April 7, 1987), born Marietta Williams in Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States, was an American jazz vocalist and performer. As a vocalist, Sullivan was active for half a century, from the mid-1930s to just be ...

* ''Uptown'' (Concord Jazz, 1985) * ''Together'' (Atlantic, 1987) * ''Swingin' Sweet'' (Concord Jazz, 1988) With

* ''Bob Wilber and the Scott Hamilton Quartet'' (Chiaroscuro, 1977) * ''Dizzyfingers'' (Bodeswell, 1980) * ''Bob Wilber and the Bechet Legacy'' (Bodeswell, 1981) With others * Harry Allen &

Keith Ingham Keith Christopher Ingham (born 5 February 1942) is an English jazz pianist, mainly active in swing and Dixieland revival. Early life and education Ingham was born in London on 5 February 1942. His father played the organ in churches. Ingham was ...

, ''The Intimacy of the Blues'' (Progressive, 1994) * Harry Allen & Keith Ingham, ''My Little Brown Book'' (Progressive, 1994) *

Judy Carmichael Judy Carmichael (born November 27, 1957) is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and vocalist who has been honored as a Steinway Artist.

, ''Trio'' (C&D, 1989) *

Doc Cheatham Adolphus Anthony Cheatham, better known as Doc Cheatham (June 13, 1905 – June 2, 1997), was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. He is also the Grandfather of musician Theo Croker. Early life Doc Cheatham was born in Nashvi ...

, ''Nonette Rare in Rehearsal'' (Squatty Roo, 2016) *

Buck Clayton Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton (November 12, 1911 – December 8, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter who was a member of Count Basie's orchestra. His principal influence was Louis Armstrong, first hearing the record "Confessin' That I Love You" ...

, ''A Swingin' Dream'' (Stash, 1989) *

Rosemary Clooney Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the song "Come On-a My House", which was followed by other pop numbers such as " Botch-a-Me", " Mambo Italiano", ...

, ''Sings the Music of Irving Berlin'' (Concord Jazz, 1984) *

Peter Ecklund Peter Ecklund (September 27, 1945 – April 8, 2020) was an American jazz cornetist. Career In 1967, Ecklund received a degree from Yale University. He went on tour with singer Paula Lockheart and started a jazz band, in addition to working with ...

, ''Strings Attached'' (Arbors, 1996) *

Susannah McCorkle Susannah McCorkle (January 1, 1946 – May 19, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Life and career A native of Berkeley, California, McCorkle studied Italian literature at the University of California at Berkeley before dropping out to move to E ...

, ''Thanks for the Memory'' (Pausa, 1984) *

Ben Paterson Ben Paterson (born June 23, 1982) is an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and Steinway Artist. Early life Paterson graduated from the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia after having spent his earlier years studying classical as w ...

, ''That Old Feeling'' (Cellar Live, 2018) *

Flip Phillips Joseph Edward Filippelli (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001), known professionally as Flip Phillips, was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player. He is best remembered for his work with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic conce ...

, ''A Sound Investment'' (Concord Jazz, 1987) * Flip Phillips, ''The Claw: Live at the Floating Jazz Festival'' (Chiaroscuro, 1991) *

, ''Swing'' (Rounder, 1987) *

Loren Schoenberg Loren Schoenberg (born July 23, 1958) is a tenor saxophonist, conductor, educator, and jazz historian. He has won two Grammy Awards for Best Album Notes. He is the former Executive Director and currently Senior Scholar of the National Jazz Museum ...

, ''Time Waits for No One'' (Musicmasters, 1987)

References

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