Chris Dawson on Piano

Chris is a versatile and in demand Los Angeles based pianist, working within the traditional and modern jazz scene.  Dawson has performed with vocalists Tierney Sutton, Patti Austin, Nancy Wilson, and has also collaborated in duo piano settings with renowned stride pianist Dick Hyman.  Chris has recorded for Warner Brothers, Verve, and Arbors Records on projects that feature singers Renee Olestead, Rebecca Kilgore, Marty Grosz and legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden.  While attending USC, Dawson studied privately with jazz greats Cedar Walton, Jimmy Rowles, Alan Broadbent, and arranging-composition with bassist John Clayton.