Schedule & Dates

10/25/2025 - 12/30/2026

Currently working on compositions and recording projects in 2024, 2025-27.

Completed Projects

Electronic Project | Composition Award Spring 2024, Ablaze Records, Voices 1 - for piano and electronics
- Digital Release November 29, 2024 Spotify | Presto Music
- Ablaze Records Electronic Masters, Vol. 10
Classical Project, C1. | Summer 2024
- Release Date Navona Records Summer - July 25, 2025 | Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano
- TEXTURA | Album Review August 2025 - Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano
- FanFare Magazine | Album Reviews March/April 2026 - Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano
- Interlude | Bringing the Past into the Future: Christopher Greco’s Baroque

Upcoming Projects

Jazz project, M1. - Summer 2026, Summer 2027.
Currently accepting funding for this M1. jazz-based project. All original compositions for quintet.
Classical project, C2. - Fall 2025, Spring - Fall 2026 preliminary work.

Currently accepting funding for this C2. project. This project (after the Baroque release) is 20th Century works for alto saxophone and piano.

Please make contributions for projects to Crowdfunding I.

12/28/2022 - 4/28/2023

Currently working on compositions and recording projects for 2023.

Classical/Jazz Orchestral project - Palette of Bley - 2023

Please make contributions to Crowdfunding I.

Thank you.

News

October 11, 2026

Archive Los Angeles 30 Years - Jazz Journal International, U.K. "Highly Recommended" Trane of Thought CD

October 11, 2026

A thirty year cycle has passed since Derek Ansell published the first CD review of Trane Of Thought‍ ‍with the significant publication in the field of jazz, Jazz Journal International, U.K. May 1996 Issue Vol. 49 No. 5.

October 11, 2026

October 3, 2026

Chris Greco Trio | Runner Up in Jazz - Unsigned Only 2026

October 3, 2026

Chris Greco Trio has been selected as a Finalist in Jazz for the Unsigned Only Competition 2026. The composition selected is Messages from the Pleiadian Call | Music for Trio gwsfourwinds release.

October 3, 2026

August 26, 2026

Host and Juror | 8th International Silverstein Clarinet Contest 2026

August 26, 2026

A pleasure to work with the Silverstein Pro Team as host and juror for the 8th International Silverstein Clarinet Contest 2026.

August 26, 2026

August 5, 2026

Chris Greco Trio | Finalist in Jazz - Unsigned Only 2026

August 5, 2026

Chris Greco Trio has been selected as a Finalist in Jazz for the Unsigned Only 2026 Competition. The track selected is Messages from the Pleiadian Call | Music for Trio gwsfourwinds release.

August 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Take Effect - February 26, 2026 | Review of Baroque "refined and elegant"

May 5, 2026

“The duo’s inimitable strengths shine with thoughtfulness and a thrilling presence.”

Take Effect - February 26, 2026.

May 5, 2026

February 4, 2026

FANFARE Magazine Mar/Apr 2026 | Featured Reviews - Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano

February 4, 2026

Fanfare Magazine | The #1 Classical Music Magazine “for serious record collectors.”

Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano (Navona Records 2025) received “recommended” featured reviews in the Mar/Apr 2026 Issue 49:4 of Fanfare Magazine.

February 4, 2026

November 26, 2025

Greco on Vienna Live! | A Conversation with Simeon Morrow December 17, 2025

November 26, 2025

A conversation with Simeon Morrow December 17, 2025 on topics of Baroque music, music making, and our latest Navona Records release Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano.

November 26, 2025

September 6, 2025

Parma Recordings | Inside Story Interview August 19, 2025

September 6, 2025

Parma Recordings recent Inside Story Interview with saxophonist Christopher Greco and his July 2025 release Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano.

September 6, 2025

September 3, 2025

INTERLUDE | July 2025 Review - Baroque for Soprano Saxophone and Piano (Navona Records) "Greco's Classical Innovation"

September 3, 2025

Californian saxophonist Christopher Greco went back in time to create a new set of works for the soprano saxophone by updating works from the Baroque period. It’s an ideal combination, with flute, oboe, and cello concertos rewritten for the singing soprano saxophone.

September 3, 2025

August 18, 2025

TEXTURA | August 2025 Review - Baroque for Soprano Saxophone and Piano - "Greco consistently presents in a fresh, new light"

August 18, 2025

Textura’s August 2025 review of Navona Records release Baroque for Soprano Saxophone and Piano begins with offering “three things in particular recommend Christopher J. Greco’s album.”

“Greco's inspired re-casting of early material consistently presents it in a fresh, new light.”

August 18, 2025

Baroque for Soprano Saxophone and Piano | Navona Records

Baroque for Soprano Saxophone and Piano | Navona Records July 25, 2025

TEXTURA Review | Baroque for soprano saxophone and piano 2025

“It's fascinating to witness Greco performing repertoire on soprano saxophone that was written before the instrument's time. As interesting is how splendidly the soprano saxophone, with its bright, rich tone and incisive attack, becomes a conduit for these composer's imaginings. Greco's inspired re-casting of early material consistently presents it in a fresh, new light.”

FanFare Magazine Mar/April 2026 - Recommended Review

“Greco plays the various wind-based pieces with distinction.”“Recommended.”

Issue 49:4 March/April 2026

Voices 1 - for piano and electronics | Ablaze Records 2024

Award winning composition Voices 1 - for piano and electronics is included on the Ablaze Records release Electronic Masters Vol. 10.

Release date November 29, 2024.

Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2012 | Winner "Best Jazz"

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2012 walking the carpet. Received “Best Jazz” composition award for “Maia,” on the Trane of Thought CD gwsfourwinds records.

Standards Vol. 1 | 2024

Spotify statistics for Standards Vol. 1 for the year of 2024.

2013 CMJ Top 50 Jazz Albums | Trane of Thought - gwsfourwinds records

Trane of Thought 2013 CMJ Top 50 Jazz Album

"Mid-City Funk" Jazz Video UO Semi-Finalist 2021

“Mid-City Funk” Jazz Video UO Semi-Finalist 2021.

Players: Chris Greco, Larry Koonse, Trey Henry, Ric Craig.

Standards, Vol. 1 | Liner Notes 2014

Liner notes from Standards, Vol. 1 CD | gwsfourwinds records

Chris Greco | Trane of Thought CMJ Jazz Chart Top 10

Trane of Thought peaks in top 10 on CMJ Charts.

"Maia" | Winner "Best Jazz" Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2012

“Maia” wins “Best Jazz” Hollywood Music in Media 2012.

Maia (soprano saxophone) is on the Trane of Thought CD.

ICA International Clarinet Festival 2016 | Christopher Greco, Michele Zukovsky

ICA ClarinetFest 2016, spending a minute with Michele Zukovsky Los Angeles Philharmonic first chair clarinetist

A Study: Steven Stucky's Notturno | Christopher J. Greco

Doctoral Paper UCLA | A Study: An Interpretation and Analysis of a Late Twentieth Century Work for Saxophone and Piano.

Standards Vol, 1 | "Highly Recommended" 2014

Review Standards Vol, 1 CDe “Highly Recommended.”

Chris Greco - Saxophone Recital

Saxophone Recital in Los Angeles.

Chris Greco - saxophones

Bryan Pezzone - piano

CMJ #1363 Standards, Vol. 1

Peaking at #8 on the CMJ charts.

Saxophone Recital & Trio with Flute, and Piano | Kansas

Saxophone Recital and Trio Recital works with saxophone, flute, and piano. Christopher Greco with Bryan Pezzone (Piano) and Krystal Heib (flute), Benedictine College September 27, 2011. Works by Koechlin, J.S. Bach, Sauget, and Dubois. Local Review.

"Merope" | Nomination Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2011

“Merope” Nomination Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2011 for Best Jazz (flute). Trane of Thought CD.

Chris Greco | Standards, Vol. 1 - CMJ Jazz Chart Top 10

Standards, Vol. i peaks in top 10 on CMJ charts.

Trane of Thought | Jazz Times Review 2013 - "blazes unique path"

Trane of Thought JazzTimes Review 2013.

Counterstream Radio Playlist 2014-15 | Chris Greco Music

Music Theory III Class 2017 | Dr. Greco

Teaching ear training exercises in Music Theory III from the keyboard, Dr. Christopher Greco 2017.

Standards, Vol. 1 Top Ten Albums

Chris Greco - Standards, Vol. 1 | Top Ten Albums

"The Open Door" Honorable Mention Finalist 2014 | International Song Competition

“The Open Door” (Pleiadian Call / Music for Trio - clarinet) receives Honorable Mention Finalist International Song Competition 2014.

Chris Greco Boston Public Library 2000 | Inner sleeve of Pleiadian Call /Music for Trio

This photo was taken in front of the doors at Boston Public Library 2000. It’s included in the sleeve of Pleiadian Call / Music for Trio CD.

Counterstream Radio Playlist 2016 | Chris Greco Music

Counterstream Radio Playlist 2016, CGM.

gwsfourwinds records | founded Los Angeles 1995

Independent label founded 1995 in Los Angeles by multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris Greco, the label reflects directions in modern jazz.

Los Angeles Triptych | gwsfourwinds recordings

Here are recordings representing my interests with different points of departure in jazz-based music during a wonderfully fruitful period in Los Angeles.

The result was the Los Angeles triptych of gwsfourwinds recordings: Trane of Thought, Standards, Vol. 1, and Pleiadian Call / Music for Trio.

Chris Greco Portal | EJN Italy

Europe Jazz Network Portal

gwsfourwinds releases

Chris Greco - Saxophone Recital

Saxophone Recital in Los Angeles.

Chris Greco - saxophone

Bryan Pezzone - piano

"Oliver" Semi-Finalist | International Song Competition 2013

Composition “Oliver” Semi-Finalist in the International Song Competition 2013. Available on the Trane of Thought CD - gwsfourwinds records.

ICA International Clarinet Festival 2016 | Christopher Greco, Stephan Vermeersch

ICA ClarinetFest 2016, spending a minute with Stephan Vermeersch Belgian clarinetist

Standards Vol. 1 | FAME Review 2014

“Greco spares nothing, switching instruments from cut to cut. The guy grabs straight-ahead by the throat, jumps on its back, and makes it dance a demented tango..”

Chamber Music Class 2016 | Dr. Greco

Teaching chamber music repertoire for clarinet and flute duo. Dr. Christopher Greco, 2016. In addition to music theory, orchestration, composition, and woodwind applied studies, I led chamber music winds and mixed instruments for my first 10 years at BC.

Counterstream Radio Playlist 2015-16 | Chris Greco Music

Counterstream Radio playlist 2015-16 | Chris Greco Music.

Saxophone Recital | Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times Feature | An Evolving Style - versatile saxophonist says he's intent on refining his art

Feature Article, Los Angeles Times 1997. “An Evolving Style, versatile saxophonist Chris Greco say’s he’s intent on refining his art.”

Chris Greco - woodwinds | composer | professor

Highly Recommended Trane of Thought Album Review | Jazz Journal International (UK)

Trane of Thought Album Review | Highly Recommended

Jazz Journal International May 1996 Vol 49 No. 5

Chris Greco - Silverstein Artist

"Oliver" Finalist HMMAwards 2013 - Best Jazz

“Oliver” Finalist HMMAwards 2013 - Best Jazz.

“Oliver” from Trane of Thought CD

FAME Review | Trane of Thought 2013

“…this is road music-for town and city, sure, okay, great, but more so for the open spaces where it can expand to meld with nature and the wind.”

Chris Greco, Artist Endorser - Selmer Paris Saxophones

Chris Greco - composer, reeds, flute

Saxophone Recital | Los Angeles

Saxophone Recital | Los Angeles.

Drawing of Chris Greco | 1991

Joshua Triliegi from 1990’s Los Angeles created this drawing after attending a Friday night gig at one of our regular Los Angeles club dates, circa 1991.