Chris Pimentel is widely regarded as one of the premier guitarists in the San Francisco Bay Area. His noteworthy career has included performances in top jazz combos, rock and corporate party bands and theater orchestras. His diverse repertoire includes jazz, Brazilian, standards, classical and Spanish.
The Chris Pimentel Trio features Chris on guitar with upright bass and saxophone. His organ trio consists of guitar, organ and drums and provides a soulful, bluesy sound.
Chris Pimentel has worked with many different acts including Bobby Caldwell, Little Anthony, The Coasters, The Drifters, David Pack (Ambrosia), Timothy B. Schmidt, Patrick Simmons (Doobie Bros.) Rich Little, Ernie Watts, Mel Martin, George Cables, John Stowell, Julian Lage, Sam Andrew (Big Brother and the Holding Co.) Linda Tillery, Tommy Tutone, and the Jerry Garcia Band.
Since 1989 Chris Pimentel has provided great solo guitar, duos and trio for events throughout Northern California at the Palace Hotel, the de Young Museum and for Napa Valley events at Opus One, Cuvasion Estate Wines, Clos Pegase, Mumm Napa Valley and many other prestigious venues.
