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Greg Chako's sophisticated, soothing, swinging string sounds are the perfect ambient music for cocktails and dinner, or an exciting & colorful Latin-Jazz-Vocal showcase for the concert stage. Critics have described his playing as: "Lyrical, Melodic, Elegant, Tasteful, & Swinging." He specializes in the perfect combination of Jazz, Blues, Bossa-Nova, and originals, with an emphasis on feeling, evoking the positive emotions of listeners and the performers themselves!
Greg has been in the business of custom-catering musical events for almost 40 years, and the Chako Productions brand began over 30 years ago, during which time he has successfully serviced many satisfied individuals and an "A-list" of corporate clients such as Coca Cola, Citibank, CNN, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier, Adidas, The Hilton, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, The Oriental, The American Women's Association, The American Chamber of Commerce, and many, many more!
In a pro career spanning 40 years and five countries, Cincinnati-born jazz guitarist Greg Chako has released 14 albums and been the subject of a documentary called, “An American Cat in the Lion City,” which is based on his prolific recording and performance career in the Far East where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His varied arrangements and over 70 recorded original compositions merge Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World music. His music has spent time on the Jazzweek, CMJ and RMR Jazz Charts, including multiple Top Ten spots, and has consistently received critical acclaim from the Jazz community.
In 2022, he signed with Mint 400 Records and Raining Music, which has set him on track to exceed his recording success in Asia. He released a brand new album featuring primarily Cincinnati-based musicians, Friends, Old and New in late 2022, and his album released in May 2023, A Place for Bass, has gained glowing reviews from Dave Stryker, Rufus Reid, Peter Bernstein, John Clayton, and many others. Yokohama Live! came out Sept. ’23 and Xmas Time - Live in Izu Nagaoka comes out later in Dec. ’23. The Greg Chako Trio, with Michael Meloy on drums, Steve Thornton (formerly w/Miles Davis) on percussion and Mason Daugherty on bass are finished tracking the newest album of Chako originals titled, Life After 40, which will come out January 5th, 2024, and will be Chako’s 16th album.
Reviewers have commented that, "Greg's music is rare in that both the casual listener and the jazz aficionado can listen to and appreciate it!" Impress your guests with truly "World-Class" entertainment and make that ONE call to Greg Chako to "Get it Right for Your Night!"
Most popular line-ups:
Duo: Guitar & Bass
Trio: Guitar, Bass, Drums
Quartet: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Male Vocalist
Latin-oriented "Groove Latin" Quartet: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Female Vocalist & Percussionist
Latin-oriented "Concert" Quintet: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Female Vocalist & Percussionist
Latin-oriented "Concert" Sextet: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Female Vocalist & Percussionist, Sax/Flute
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