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Multi grammy nominee, Chris Wabich is a well-known, original voice on drumset, steel drum, and percussion in Los Angeles. The variety of artists he works with reflects his versatility as both musician and producer. He is heard with Ludacris, Sting, Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan, Brian Johnson (AC/DC) Sheila E., Mark Murphy, "Joe's Garage" produced by Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family, Steve Tyrell, Billy Vera, John Oats (Hall and Oates), Turkish superstar Omar Faruk, Trinidad superstar Boogsie Sharpe, Prog Rock legends Kevin Ayers (Soft Machine), and Richard Sinclair (Caravan). Soundtracks include "Malcolm in the Middle", "American Idol", "Better Homes and Gardens", "Wild California" IMAX, and Lalo Shifrin's "After The Sunset". Recently Chris was a recipient of the COLA master solo artist grant, making him the first percussionist to ever perform a solo show at LA Grand performances series (show on June 2024)

 

Chris has been a featured artist at 29 Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion conventions and is sponsored by INNOVATIVE PERCUSSION sticks, TYCOON percussion, ROLAND electronics, TURKISH cymbals, CADESON drums, and REMO drumheads

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