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Chris Curiel is a Dallas, Texas based trumpeter who has been performing professionally for over 30 years. After his formal education at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and the University of North Texas, he has been on a creative journey that continues to push and drive him to discover new sounds, genres, and collaborations.

From jazz, swing, and latin ensembles to blues, indie music and improvisational collectives, he has performed for audiences world wide. Chris currently performs regularly throughout the state of Texas and surrounding areas as a freelance performing and recording artist as well with his groups Swirve, Buzzoookah Project and his Latin ensembles.