SAXOPHONIST // PRODUCER

Chris Hardin was raised and is based in Portland, OR. Trained by classical and jazz instructors, he plays multiple genres and styles from hip hop and pop to reggae and rock. He’s performed onstage with numerous legendary musicians, including:

- The Temptations, Gladys Knight, The O’Jays, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Freddie Jackson, The Manhattans, The Trammps, The Brothers Johnson, Tavares, The Blue Notes, Dazz Band, Stone City Band, B.T. Express, and Double Exposure; and opened with his various bands and associated groups for acts such as Parliament, The Oregon Symphony, Slick Rick, Michael Franti, Symba, The Decemberists and Nappy Roots. Since 2018 he’s also performed annually on the Soul Train Cruise hosted by Tony Cornelius.

Chris currently collaborates and performs with multiple bands, singer/songwriters, rappers and DJs in the Portland area and beyond.

UPCOMING SHOWS

MARCH 15 - MARCH 22:

ROCK & ROMANCE CRUISE

FT. LAUDERDALE/MEXICO/BAHAMAS

MARCH 22:

FOOLS & HORSES W/ JUPITER WILLIAMS

PORTLAND, OR 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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