About Chris Dabbo
Chris Dabbo is a Connecticut-based musician who has sustained a professional career in music since age 16 by collaborating with a number of projects on stage and in the studio.
He began formal training on the piano at age 10 with a concentration on classical technique and repertoire. During his teen years and his time as a student at the Hartt School of Music, he gained inspiration from players like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Bruce Hornsby. Around the same time, jazz and progressive rock became another driving force in his growth as a musician. He found that the most transformative impact on his playing came from studying the styles of Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, Keith Emerson, and Jordan Rudess.
In pursuit of a career dedicated towards music education, Chris continued studies at the University of Memphis and received a Master’s degree in music while maintaining a full schedule playing shows on Beale St. and working as a session player for several performance acts in Memphis, TN.
His recording and performance credits have included both local and national acts: Aaron Neville, Deana Martin, Ghost Town Blues Band, Empire, Parkway Diner, Rubber City, The Far Cry, and Off the Grid. As a soloist he has released two albums of his own—Time Flies in 2010 and Dawn To Dusk in 2018. Chris's current projects are The Far Cry https://www.thefarcrygroup.com and Off the Grid https://muzicmagicproductions.com/off-the-grid-otg. Additionally, Chris provides piano instruction for all skill levels.
Bookings Available
Email chris@chrisdabbo.com, or call 203-597-7755 to inquire about lessons and upcoming performances.
