An Artist’s Journey
Chris has shared stages and studios with artists across the spectrum, from funk legends George Clinton and Patrice Rushen to Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin, from Robert Randolph's pedal steel gospel to the raw energy of Fishbone.
He's also shared stages and studios with RonKatSpearman, Eric McFadden, Michelle Shocked, John Vanderslice, Mike Clark, Prairie Prince, Billy "Shoes" Johnson, Lester Chambers, Nikki Glaspie, Ele Howell, Richard Howell, and Drew Zingg.
In addition to co-leading Seal Party, a fluid ensemble blending rock, soul, and jazz, Chris has has recently played on releases by Dungeon Weed.
Projects
Mesmeric Scintillation
Mesmeric Scintillations" is a music video by Oakland-based "arcane wizard doom sludge" band Dungeon Weed, released in early 2022 to promote their double-album The Eye of the Icosahedron. The video showcases a dark, psychedelic, and heavy sonic journey characterized by slow, fuzzed-out riffs, synth-heavy passages, and occult-themed imagery, designed to transport the viewer through a "dreamlike, eldritch tale"
Love Hurts
The film has earned significant acclaim on the festival circuit, securing Best Short Film at the Urban Action Showcase at AMC Times Square and the Audience Pick at the Hollyshorts Festival held at the iconic Chinese Theatre. This success is showcased in a high-octane 4K clip from the 2025 action-comedy Love Hurts, which highlights the film's intense and stylized fight choreography.
Chris expertly handled the full sonic landscape for the award-winning short film, serving as the composer and music director while managing the scoring, sound design, and final mixing.
Heavy Metal Guy
Chris collaborated with Heavy Metal Guy to deliver a powerful sonic foundation, overseeing the drum tracking, production, and final mixing. Beyond individual tracks, his experience extends to long-form media; as part of the Griddle team, he spent a full season writing and recording original music for a weekly cartoon series, delivering fresh compositions on a rigorous seven-day production cycle.