Queens, NY
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Bio
Chris Agar is a NYC-based bassist, Musical Director, and arranger with roots in Metro Detroit. Although formally trained in the jazz idiom, Chris’ skillful musicianship and collaborative approach have allowed him to forge artistic relationships spanning multiple genres. He regularly performs with a number of bands and is actively involved in cabaret and theatrical productions.
Notable performances include Idina Menzel, Rob Mounsey, Meghan Trainor (session), as well as international tours.
Major Performance Credits
Idina Menzel (Rent, Wicked, Glee)
Rob Mounsey (Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Steely Dan, etc.)
David Friedman (Composer & Conductor, Disney, etc.)
Royal Caribbean International Musical Director & Orchestra Bassist
Princess Cruise Lines Orchestra Bassist
DDWhite Musical Director
Chicago: The Musical Allure of the Seas Bassist
Professional Musicals & Production Shows
Desperate Measures (David Friedman musical)
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown — The York Theatre Company
Shades of Bublé
Two on Tap
NYMF: A Scythe of Time
Band Geeks
Urinetown – Fracture Theatre Co.-
Alec Wilder Tribute Tribute
Gigantic – Vineyard Theatre Co.
City of Angels
The Addams Family
13 the Musical
Parade
Piano Man (Princess)
City of Dreams
Motor City (Motown Show)
Piano Man (RCI)
Professional Performances
Marisa Dargahi
Sera Symphony
Charlie Johnson
The Platters (Official)
Tony Tillman
DDWhite
Lovena B. Fox
Scott Record
Earl Turner
Paul Boland
The Unexpected Boys
Spectrum
Cotton Club Big Band
The Dame Edna Experience
Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra
Education
University of Michigan Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies, 2009
Studied with:
Robert Hurst
Diana Gannett
Dennis Wilson (Arranger/Trombonist)