Chuck Deardorf has been a key member of the Northwest jazz scene since over 20 years. His dynamic performances have been part of numerous festivals, nightclubs and recording sessions. He has also been with jazz greats such as Bud Shank and Don Lanphere, pianists George Cables and Bill Mays, and guitarists Larry Coryell, Bruce Forman, in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. He has been a Seattle’s first call bassist for the past 25 years and has performed with many legendary artists, including Kenny Werner (Chet Baker), Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrds, Eric Alexander, Charlie Byrds, Charlie Byrds, Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, Kenny Mays, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Victor Lewis, Joe Williams, Mark Murphy, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Mark Murphy, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Lewis, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Wilkins, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Victor Lewis, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, Joe Williams, and Mark Murphy. Chuck’s latest solo release on Origin records, “Transparence”(released 2011) demonstrates his performing, producing and arranging abilities with a host of great musicians. He is currently a member the Deardorf/Peterson Group, whose 2004 Origin release “Portal”, won critical acclaim. Chuck is a skilled studio musician. His bass can be heard on many soundtracks for movies, as well as numerous CD and album projects. He has also performed on numerous Broadway tours. Chuck has also performed with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra on many occasions. from www.chuckdeardorf.com
