Chris Bauer (musician)

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Chris Bauer (born September 29, 1960 ) is an American jazz harmonica player.

Bauer played the harmonica at the age of nine and became a member of his father's band, The Harmonikings, when he was thirteen . He later performed with Jerry Murad's Harmonicats . In 1987 , he took fourth place in the International Harmonica Federation competition in Jersey . In addition to Murad and Toots Thielemans , he sees his role models in musicians such as Charlie Parker , Miles Davis , Chet Baker , Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett . He performs on numerous tours and preferably in Long Island jazz clubs .

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