Chris Tordini
Modern Jazz Anchor
A central figure in New York’s creative music scene, bassist Chris Tordini delivers a sophisticated, rhythmically agile foundation for contemporary jazz’s leading innovators.
About
Christopher Tordini is a prominent New York-based bassist and composer known for his longstanding roles in the Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Becca Stevens Band. A graduate of The New School, he has become a core collaborator for visionaries like John Hollenbeck, Steve Lehman, and Chris Speed.
Music Style
Tordini’s playing combines a warm, articulate tone with an uncanny ability to navigate complex odd-meter compositions and open-ended improvisations with melodic grace.
Background
- Hometown
- Medford, NJ
- Education
- The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2000s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Chris Tordini's next NYC show is Wednesday, July 15 at The Jazz Gallery.