Chris Latta



  Recently described in print as an "often over looked local guitar hero",
Chris Latta has quietly made an impression on more than a few music
lovers in Southern Ontario and abroad.

  With a style that is smooth, tasteful and which seamlessly melds the
influences of many eras of music, many more people are sure to take notice.

  Chris's journey with the electric guitar began at the age of 6 when a large
parcel from a long lost relative arrived on the door step, addressed to the youngster.
That parcel contained a guitar which became the "toy" of choice for many years to come.

  After some informal lessons in his early teens, Chris began to pursue the guitar
with a greater passion and studied, by ear, all of his guitar heroes from the blues masters
to the classic hard rockers of the 60's and 70's.

  Many long hours of woodshedding paid quick dividends and as a 17 year old,
Chris began to gig as much as he could with local rock and blues bands.

  In 1993, he was one of few area guitarists to audition for the
Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles.

  In the years to follow, Latta would apply his playing style to many different projects,
performing and recording with local country artists, an instrumental jazz-rock fusion band
and other blues and rock cover bands.

  1997-98 saw Latta hit the road with "Jordan Patterson and the D.C Hurricane" ,
a high energy funk and blues outfit based out of Washington, D.C.

  The band toured the North American club and festival circuit extensively
and became known for its exciting live show. It was during this period that
Chris was honoured to share the bill with the one and only James Brown. Today,

  Chris Latta continues to garner the respect of his peers and the appreciation
of an ever widening audience with his distinctive and passionate approach to the guitar.

 You can currently hear Chris perform with "High Diving Act"(classic rock),
"The Douglas Watson R+B Revue"(blues and r+b),
Sharon Musgrave(jazz and r+b).


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