Jazz band-Instrumental and vocal

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Ensemble Performances: Jazz Band-Jazz Duo-Pop-R&B-Classical Composition

The Project is the core unit of CRP Music, the home of Chris' musical activities. An instrumental quartet of guitar, piano, bass and drums led by Chris, it features his original jazz compositions with groove and sophistication as its guiding principles. The band is often augmented with vocals and saxophone to form quintets and sextets. Performances include the Elkhart Jazz Festival, MacAllister Amphiteater (Indianapolis), Indianapolis Public Library Branches, the Indy Jazz Fest, Indianpolis Artsgarden, Penrod Art Festival, Carmel Clay Public Library, Eagle Creek Park (Indianapolis) and Merriman's Playhouse (South Bend, IN). View all videos of the Project as an instrumental quintet here, and with vocals here.

"Slow Waltz" (©Chris Rutkowski ASCAP)

Original with vocals

"Copacetic" (©Chris Rutkowski ASCAP)

New Orleans Groove

"Rob's Thing" (©Chris Rutkowski ASCAP)

Jazz Mambo

"Slow Train to Chicago" (©Chris Rutkowski ASCAP)

Expanded Blues

"Mr. E. C." (©Chris Rutkowski ASCAP)

Jazz Gospel with vocals

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