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Saxophonists · b. 1971

Chris Potter

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist

Born: 1 January 1971
Chicago
Country: United States
Active: 1990–
Record labels: Criss Cross Jazz
Discography: 26 albums

Biography

Chris Potter is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet and flute. Chris Potter was born on 1 January 1971 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. Record labels: Criss Cross Jazz. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Concentric Circles” (1994) to “Alive With Ghosts Today” (2026).

Chris Potter (born January 1, 1971) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Potter first came to prominence as a sideman with trumpeter Red Rodney (1992–1993), before extended stints with drummer Paul Motian (1994–2009), bassist Dave Holland (1999–2007), trumpeter Dave Douglas (1998–2003) and session work, while also maintaining an active solo career.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Concentric Circles 1994

Pure 1995

The Brighter Side 1995

Concord Duo Series, Volume Ten 1996

Moving In 1996

Unspoken 1997

Gratitude 2001

This Will Be: The Jazzpar Prize 2000 2001

Traveling Mercies 2002

Underground 2006

Follow the Red Line: Live at the Village Vanguard 2007 · Live

Song for Anyone 2007

Coming Together 2009

Ultrahang 2009

Contribution 2010

Transatlantic 2011

The Sirens 2013

Imaginary Cities 2015

The Dreamer Is the Dream 2017

Circuits 2019

There is a Tide 2020

Sunrise Reprise 2021

Got the Keys to the Kingdom: Live at the Village Vanguard 2023 · Live

Eagle's Point 2024

Alive With Ghosts Today 2026

Tourmaline

Also plays on

Albums where Chris Potter is credited as a sideman

2026	Freedom Call: Quintet - Synergism — Dave Holland	tenor saxophone
2026	We Dream — Lakecia Benjamin	tenor saxophone

Analysed solos by Chris Potter

Arjunatenor saxophone · 118 BPM · D-chrom · 15.-17.2.2007
Pop Tune #1tenor saxophone · 109 BPM · G-min · 15.-17.2.2007
Togotenor saxophone · 112 BPM · F-min · 15.-17.2.2007
In a Sentimental Moodtenor saxophone · 49 BPM · D-min · 1993
Anthropologytenor saxophone · 245 BPM · Bb-maj · 1999
Rumplestenor saxophone · 135 BPM · F-min · 2009
Item 1, D.I.T.tenor saxophone · 301 BPM · C-maj · December 2001

Teacher of

Tineke Postma b. 1978 · Dutch saxophonist

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Chris Potter play?

Chris Potter is known for playing saxophone, clarinet and flute.

When and where was Chris Potter born?

Chris Potter was born 1 January 1971 in Chicago.

What are Chris Potter's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Concentric Circles (1994), Pure (1995), The Brighter Side (1995), Concord Duo Series, Volume Ten (1996) and Moving In (1996).

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