Chris DePino Quintet
Known for his vibrant presence in the jazz harmonica world, Chris DePino blends technical mastery with soulful storytelling, delivering performances that resonate with audiences across genres and continents. He will be featured behind the Branford Town Green on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, DePino is a distinguished blues and jazz harmonica player, music educator, and session musician whose versatile career spans jazz, blues, and classical music. Raised in an Italian American family, his musical journey began with the accordion—a nod to his cultural roots—before he discovered his true passion: the harmonica.
