Man! That Chris Standring's overall musical presence is like a runaway freight train! Not only is he one of a few active recording/performing artists to ever publish a highly detailed online e-book culminated from actual experience, he also has one hell of a CD.
What's more, the e-book titled, "So You Think You Want A Record Deal?," also carries a FREE companion database of contact information to over 3000 record labels.  I have a copy of each and they are quite simply, awesome.  They are both available as downloadable files at his website.
Every musician, whether hoping to get signed by a major, large independent, or just wishes to operate in the business realm of music much smarter and faster that the competition, should make Chris' new books their primary "inside" sources.
And, artists should do so, if for no other reason than they are written by an active recording and performing artist, and not some executive who only writes from theory and may (or may not even) have ever actively been involved in the music industry.
But, what about his music? Well, after listening to the honestly acquired styling of Chris Standring, I can only say that his entire repertoire makes me glad to be alive, especially in a music world plastered with bubblegum Pop so transparent that the life span of #1 hits can, at best, be described as short-lived. Standring, alternatively, happens to be a part of the genre that I am most in touch with...Jazz. And, whether that's Cafe Jazz, Acid Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, or Smooth Jazz, at times, Mr. Standring appears to encompass most, if not all, successfully.
Just a few recognizable heavyweights who he has collaborated with include; Richard Elliot, Kirk Whalum, Rick Braun, Tony Guerrero, Rodney Lee, Dino Soldo,
Andre Berry, David Karasony, Derrick Edmondson and John Menzano.
On at least one occasion, Chris has been, basically, referred to as a neo-Wes Montgomery.  And while Montgomery's shoes are certainly no small size to step into, personally, I believe Standring is well deserving of his own time and space.  For proof, review his music and more at his excellent website.
For, though I may have missed his earlier works, you can bet I'm saddling up for the ride on 'Catch-up Road', as I attempt to listen to anything he's ever done to date.

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