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chriss massey
Chriss Massey drummer originally from Buffalo,New York, USA
A lyrical stylist in jazz and improvised music who originally studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass with drummer Joe Hunt.
His colorful and creative approach can be heard on recordings with guitarist Bill Frisell, with guitarist/loop pioneer David Torn, multiple collaborations with bassist Steve Swallow and poet Robert Creeley, Finnish guitarist Raoul Bjorkenheim, singer/songwriter Jimmy LaFave, guitarist David Grissom and many years collaboration with blues guitarist Chris Duarte and others.
Awards
Award for Outstanding Performance by Berklee College of Music. 1977 Big band Festival.
Gear
Paiste Cymbals, Yamaha Oak Custom drums.
Tags
Chriss Massey's: "Forever Sharp & Vivid" is a fantastically interesting album full of genuinely fresh ideas and great musical discoveries. A unique, unusual, yet, very attractive musical entity- Progressor Magazine.
Chriss Massey and David CasT, probe and jab like prize-fighters, bob and weave behind David Torn's multiple layers conjuring up ghosts of early Tony Williams / Bobby Hutcherson experiments or Terje Rypdals "Descendre" era explorations. - Loopers Delight.
Forever, sharp and vivid is very spirited, very intense, and highly recommended
