a graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, Vancouver native Chris Gestrin is high in demand on the Canadian music scene. A versatile keyboardist, composer, producer and engineer, Chris has worked with a wide range of artists including Randy Bachman, K-OS, Swollen Members, The Rascalz, Nickelback, Jim Byrnes, D.O.A, Michael Blake, Kelly Joe Phelps, Zubot and Dawson , Loudon Wainright III, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Douglas, Mino Cinelu, Barre Philips, Ben Monder, Lee Townsend, Metalwood, The Hard Rubber Orchestra, Francois Houle, Long John Baldry and Denzal Sinclaire. He has been nominated for 'musician of the year' in the Western Canadian Music Awards and his recording, 'Stillpoint', on the Songlines label was listed as one of the best albums of 2003 in Downbeat magazine. Chris's original music has been featured in numerous television shows including The Dead Zone, Dark Angel, The L-Word, The Outer Limits, Crash Test Mommy, and Rob Feenie's New Classics.
“the model of control...measured lyricism shorn of all unnecessarily extravagant gestures.”
   ~ Mark Miller, The Globe and Mail, Toronto ~
“...among the country's most satisfying jazz pianists.”
   ~ Chris Wong, The Vancouver Courier ~
“...shows a maturity and a confidence in his playing and composition that often doesn't come until much later in life.”
   ~ Paul Grant, CBC Radio ~
“...Gestrin is one of Canada's in-demand players. Were he to move to New York City, he could make it big uptown or downtown, as his discography proves his ability to play inside or out.”
   ~ Russell Carlson, Jazz Times ~