Chris Knox Sr.

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Introduction: Solo performer and guitarist for San Antonio based group called “The Azul Experience.” Whatever your musical entertainment needs, I can provide the right sized package to fit your event and budget. I regularly perform with internationally renowned smooth jazz artists at concerts and music festivals across the U.S. I have released music on most online outlets (iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, YouTube, Amazon, etc.). The band also has a CD (“Happy Holidays”) available online that includes holiday tunes, and smooth jazz, to include a track I wrote called “The Vision.” It’s an honor to be selected to help your event special!

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Hired 2 times

1 employee

24 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for value, responsiveness, and work quality.

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3 reviews

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Erik r.

May 4, 2018

I hired the band to play for a backyard fish fry a couple of years ago and they had played earlier that day outdoors for San Antonio's Jazz Alive. Though it was late September it was a hot day and I wasn't sure if they would have enough energy left to REALLY play to the level I had heard in the past. Those who had never heard them before were blown away and they brought the juice that night. We had a great time and I look forward to booking them again someday. Only problem is that they haven't been playing that much lately.

Chris Knox Sr.'s reply

Thank you Erik! We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you at future events!

Martha C.

Oct 19, 2016

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We hired Chris Knox, Sr. to play music for my husband's Air Force retirement party. Chris and his lovely wife are kind and humble people. They visited the venue, a private home, in advance (at no charge or obligation) to get a feel for the place, select a place for him to perform, and confirm the music set list, which he e-mailed in advance. Chris himself is retired from the Air Force and a former member of Tops in Blue, a touring performance ensemble made up of active duty members of the United States Air Force formed in 1953. Chris plays gigs as a member of The Azul Experience, a three-piece band. However, for our party, he played electric guitar and sang with a backing musical soundtrack. He arrived early and set up unobtrusively as we prepared for the party. He played well timed songs for the surprise and a touching tribute for my husband's career in the Air Force. The set list was quite varied and included everything from Kool & The Gang to Steely Dan. Everyone LOVED the music and he stayed after his performance to just hang out with us. The fee was extremely reasonable. If you need a fun musician at a fair price, look no further!

Chris Knox Sr.'s reply

Hi Martha, Thank you SO MUCH for such an amazing review!!! If it's OK with you, I'll keep you posted of any new events as a result of your feedback. Best wishes!! Chris

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Lauren G.

Dec 5, 2017

Chris was an excellent choice for entertainment at our Thanksgiving meal for our apartment complex. Our residents enjoyed the musical selection.

Details: Holiday party • 76 - 100 guests • 51 or older • Office coordinator • Variety • Instrumentals and singing • Office • Indoors • No, professional will need to provide their own sound equipment • $ (basic) • Need some more information before hiring

Chris Knox Sr.'s reply

Thank you for the recommendation. It was my pleasure to see the work that your organization does for the community. I hope to be of service again in the near future!!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The pricing is always negotiable but will depend on the length of the event, total number of musicians needed, travel distance, and lodging (if outside of the local area). The Azul Experience "group" performs as a 4-piece instrumental combo (minimum guitar, keyboards, bass & drums) and may include vocalists or additional instrumentalists, that can deliver a variety of musical styles and genres (Top 40/Pop, R&B/Motown/Oldies, Jazz, & Country). A 25% deposit is requested to confirm events that are scheduled more than 60 days beyond the initial request, or if the estimated total exceeds $1,000. This assigns priority consideration to your event and protects the group in the event of last minute cancellations.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I want to understand the event and what is expected of my service to compliment the event. We will discuss the venue, logistics, and any special musical requests. I also want to help customers understand what differentiates me and the group from others they may contact. My goal is to help the customer relax and feel good about their decision to hire me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an Air Force veteran and musician who has performed with a number of internationally renowned jazz recording artists, San Antonio based musical groups, and completed a worldwide tour entertaining Dept of Defense (military & civilian) members and their families as part of the Air Force "Tops in Blue" entertainment showcase. I have served as musical director for a local theater group, recorded two Gospel albums, create written musical arrangements, and background accompaniment musical tracks.