Chris godber

^[1]Chris Godber (born July 13, 1985) is a saxophonist and multi instrumentalist from Panama City, Florida, United States. He plays soprano, alto and tenor saxophones in addition to the piano, keyboards and acoustic guitar. He can be heard playing most all of the background instruments and drum programming on his first 2 albums.

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Chris’s music is heavily influenced by Contemporary Jazz, R&B and Gospel and by elites such as Grover Washington, Jr., Boney James, Kenny G, Kirk Whalum, Brian Culbertson and the likes of Michael W. Smith’s piano work and composition.

Godber has released 3 Independent albums so far and has a fourth project in the works. Self Titled “^[2]Chris Godber” 2006 showcasing his original works with some Gospel flair followed by "^[2]Will You Be Mine” 2007 an album of original love ballads. “^[2]One Breath at a Time” 2009 his most recent and best work to date. ^[3]Patrick Van de Wiele of smoothjazz.eu reviewed “One Breath at a Time” saying, “Sometimes he makes me think of Kenny G…you can easily situate him between those other more famous smooth jazz sax players!"

Unlike those other more famous sax players, Chris suffers from asthma. When starting middle school in Charleston, SC he aspired to start playing the saxophone, but his doctors told him he wouldn’t be able to because it may aggravate his symptoms. Chris didn’t take no for an answer and took to the sax anyway! Though he struggled with it more so than most of his colleagues at the time, he soon overcame the hurdle that was holding him back and used the saxophone as a form of self treatment for his asthma symptoms. Ironically, Chris became a Respiratory Therapist which he works at part time when not on the road performing, giving him the nickname, “Sax Therapist” around the hospitals.

Godber has worked with various other musicians both in the studio and on the stage. He was a National Finalist in GMA’s (Gospel Music Association) 2005 Music in the Rockies, Estes Park, CO. He’s also been an opening act for various Gospel Artists such as, “Seventh Day Slumber”, “KJ-52” and has performed for “Dancing With The Stars” on two occasions. Godber continues to travel and perform in concerts, festivals and even weddings when asked! He is married to Maureen Godber and enjoys working out regularly and has a passion for sports cars!

Official Website: www.chrisgodber.com

1. ^ Godber, Chris. "Recording Artist". Artist Biography. http://www.chrisgodber.com/contact.html. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Godber, Chris. "Artist". Self Titled Album. CD Baby. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chrisgodber. 
3. ^ Van de Wiele, Patrick. "SmoothJazz.eu Reviewer". http://www.chrisgodber.com/contact.html. 

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