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Chris Frangou is a Melbourne bass player, composer and producer whose work spans jazz, Brazilian music, electronic, hip-hop, Ethio-jazz and contemporary improvisation. Known for a distinctive voice on the bass and a wide creative reach, he has performed and recorded internationally with artists across Australia, Africa, Europe and the United States.
His music has been heard on Triple J, PBS FM, 3RRR and ABC, and his productions draw on more than a decade of work across diverse musical cultures. His 2017 album Kaleidoscope introduced a forward-looking take on modern jazz, featuring Hue Blanes, Matt Head and international guests including Panagiotis Andreou.
Chris has performed and collaborated with Mulatu Astatke, The Senegambian Jazz Band, Solomon Sisay, Bashka, Black Jesus Experience, Nhatty Man, Valanga Khoza, Paul Reid, Shirin Majd, Maia and The Big Sky, Bob Sedergreen, and many others across Australian and international music scenes.
Career highlights include appearances at Glastonbury, Meredith Music Festival, Wellington Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Bushfire Festival, Azgo Festival, Strawberry Fields, Queenscliff Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and major cultural institutions including the National Gallery of Victoria.
In 2026 Chris launches Brasil, a new solo project inspired by Brazilian rhythm, harmony and spirit. Blending original compositions with influences from MPB, samba and modern jazz, the album showcases his evolution as a bandleader and composer.
