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Chris Combs is a pioneering jazz-informed performer and composer whose work blends blues, hip-hop, electronic textures, and ambient soundscapes. Since joining Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey in 2008, Combs has contributed to boundary-pushing projects, including The Race Riot Suite, which topped CMJ Jazz charts in 2012. His solo and collaborative releases reflect a fearless spirit of experimentation, large-ensemble explorations, and immersive live performances.