Chris Hajian - My City, My Story (2022)

This record is the culmination of my creative life growing up and living in New York City. I was born in Queens NYC and jazz was around me all the time. As my musical education continued, the city provided me with endless inspiration for which my musical identity was shaped. I was captivated by the freedom and the range of expression that was inherent in this art form. As my career as a composer developed, I found myself drawn to film for which I have worked substantially in as a film composer over the last 25 years. The connection between sight and sound fascinates me and it is a big part of my compositional process. Connecting what I see to what I hear is something that is really important to me and it is this exploration between my jazz roots and my film aesthetic that has lead me to create this album. It is the story of my life experiences in a city that has been the backdrop for where my musical ideas are born. ~Chris Hajian

Conceived, composed and arranged by Chris Hajian
Produced by Chris Hajian and John Kilgore

Chris Potter - Tenor Saxophone
Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet
John Patitucci - Bass
Eric Harland - Drums
Joe Locke - Vibes
Andy Ezrin - Piano
Will Lee - Bass
Andrew Sterman - Alto Sax
Gerardo Rodriquez - Trumpet
Andy Snitzer - Tenor Sax
Jim Hynes - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Barry Danielian - Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Brian Dunne - Drums
Dave Rieckenberg - Alto Saxophone
Mike Davis - Trombone
Ryan Keberle - Trombone
Randy Andos - Trombone
Ozzie Melendez - Trombone
Diego Camacho - Percussion
Sam Dillon - Tenor Saxophone
Charles Pillow - Alto Flute
Bashiri Johnson - Percussion
Chris Hajian - Piano and Rhodes