Chris Hunter

Closely inspired by David Sanborn (who he often sounds like on alto), Chris Hunter is best known in the U.S. for his work with Gil Evans. He started playing music when he was 12, and toured with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at 19. After playing with Mike Westbrook (1978-1979), Hunter became a studio musician in Europe. He first played with Evans in 1983, which led to him moving to New York. ...more