Chris Bergson: Jazz Musician in New York

About Chris Bergson

Chris Bergson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose work sits at the crossroads of jazz and blues. Inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2015 as a Master Blues Artist, he brings that foundation into small-group settings, including appearances at Smalls Jazz Club with the Chris Bergson Quartet. His sets often center on original songs and blues-rooted improvisation, shaped by a bandleader’s sense of structure. The playing favors direct phrasing over ornament.