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Chris Sartisohn

Gypsy Jazz / ElectroAcoustic / Prog / Indie / Experimental from Victoria BC
Age: 40 (estimated)
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Chris Sartisohn

Instruments: Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Composition/Songwriting, Knobs and Dials details
The Chris Sartisohn Group - “Gypsy Jazz Explorations”

The Chris Sartisohn Group is a Victoria-based group of improvisational musicians specializing in Jazz & Gypsy Swing. Known for their infectious melodies and hypnotic rhythms, the CSG features virtuosic Jazz Manouche guitars, soulful horns and swingin’ bass, and can be seen playing in Victoria’s pubs, clubs, restaurants and lounges, as well as the international festival circuit.

Picking up his first guitar at the age of five, Sartisohn began a life-long obsession to master the instrument. A graduate of the University of Victoria (Music & English), his musical explorations continue to this day, releasing over fifteen albums spanning various genres as well as commercial web and film soundtrack work. In 2001 he founded the multimedia development firm Carbonize Hypermedia (www.carbonize.com), encompassing indie record label, design and publishing divisions.

Known locally as the fiery lead guitarist for Cold Cut Combo (www.coldcutcombo.com), he has also played in numerous progressive-rock and fusion acts including Stick Farm, fijit and Pigment Vehicle, as well as his critically-acclaimed eponymous electro-acoustic solo project, Sartisohn. His unique and expressive playing has been compared to some of the world’s greatest guitarists and he is consequently in demand as both performer and instructor. Sartisohn has toured extensively as a member of the Robin Nolan Trio and played with such guitar-greats as Howard Alden, Bucky Pizzarelli, Angelo Debarre, Andreas Oberg, and Jon Jorgenson (Elton John, Hellecasters). His musical journeys have taken him across North America, including numerous “Djangofests”, as well as Latin America, Europe, Iceland, and a performance at the 2008 World Economic Forum in China with Robin Nolan and Daniel Lapp.

The Chris Sartisohn Group’s repertoire features jazz standards from the greatest composers of the 20th century, including Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Carlos Jobim, George & Ira Gershwin, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and of course the great Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli of the Hot Club de France. While paying homage to the greats, Sartisohn’s music has a decidedly original feel and captures a vitality and freshness that make this music contemporary once again.

For more info & bookings contact: Chris Sartisohn | [email protected] | www.sartisohn.com
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10
Apr
2021
18:00 21:00
Cold Cut Combo live Hot Gypsy Jazz & Parisian Musette: Aaron Watson, Chris Sarti...
Come to Brentwood Bay Resort for an evening of Hot Gypsy Jazz, Swing and Parisia...
Brentwood Bay Resort And Spa
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09
Apr
2021
18:00 21:00
Cold Cut Combo live Hot Gypsy Jazz & Parisian Musette: Aaron Watson, Chris Sarti...
Come to Brentwood Bay Resort for an evening of Hot Gypsy Jazz, Swing and Parisia...
Brentwood Bay Resort And Spa
Event can be attended in person
24
Sep
2016
14:00 18:00
Fall FAIRfield Harvest Fete 2016: Cold Cut Combo, The Blackwood Two, Bučan ...
Bring yourself, your family, your friends and neighbours! Everyone is welcome to...
Free
Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
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03
Jun
2016
19:00 22:00
Chris Sartisohn, Aaron Watson
 
Heron Rock Bistro
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
2015
19:30 22:30
Fairfield Gonzales Gala: Cold Cut Combo
Join us for the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association's 4th annual Gala Fundr...
$60
Art Gallery Of Greater Victoria
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06
Feb
2015
20:00
The Noah Becker Jazz Quartet, Cold Cut Combo
 
$12-$15
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Oct
2013
19:00 22:00
The Cold Cut Combo featuring: Chris Sartisohn (&), Aaron Wilson
4136 Wilkinson Rd
Free
Crooked Goose Bistro
Event can be attended in person
09
Aug
2013
20:00 00:00
Re-Scheduled - Harlem to Paris starring Emily Braden and Brishen: Emily Braden, Quinn Bachand's...
Victoria Django Festival Presents From Harlem to Paris Starring Emily Braden, ...
$25-$30
White Eagle Polish Hall
Event can be attended in person
18
Feb
2012
19:00 22:00
Jazz at Cafe berlin Fundraiser: Maureen Washington, Cold Cut Combo, Bill Mulley ...
Jazz at Cafe Berlin is in it's 10th Anniversary Year. The proceeds of this event...
$22
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Event can be attended in person
19
Jan
2012
20:00 11:00
Jazz on the 18th floor !: Lust Life Jazz Band, Cold Cut Combo
Join Lust Life and Cold Cut Combo as we merge our repertoire, and play some grea...
Free
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
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02
Jul
2010
20:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
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01
Jul
2010
20:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
Vista 18 in the Chateau Victoria
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02
Jul
2009
20:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
Chateau Victoria
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27
Jun
2009
21:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
Free
The Oyster at Pescatores
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27
Jun
2009
18:00 21:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
$5
The Superior
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26
Jun
2009
21:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
Free
The Oyster at Pescatores
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16
May
2009
19:00 22:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
$5
The Superior
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28
Feb
2009
19:00 22:00
An eclectic evening of fine food and music with: Cold Cut Combo
 
$5
The Superior
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23
Jan
2009
19:00 22:00
Enjoy some great gypsy jazz with your dinner played by: Cold Cut Combo
 
$5
The Superior
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28
Nov
2008
19:00 22:00
Cold Cut Combo
 
$5
The Superior
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Current Projects

Chris Sartisohn Group
lead guitar
2010 - present
Cold Cut Combo
lead guitar
2004 - present
Cold Cut Trio
lead guitar
2004 - present
SARTISOHN
everything
1923 - present

Past Projects

Pigment Vehicle
guitar
2000 - 2003
fijit
lead guitar
1992 - 2002
The Apes
drums/vocals
1992 - 1993
The Kye Bay Experience
drums/vocals
1989 - 1990
Stick Farm
lead guitar
1989 - 1991
Coleslaw
drums/vocals
1988 - 1989
Studmuffins
guitar/vocals
1987 - 1989

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