Chris Duarte (born February 16, 1963) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his high‑energy blend of Texas blues‑rock mixed with elements of jazz and classic rock. He often describes his own sound as a mix of “rockin’ blues” and “punk blues.” He is signed to Shrapnel Records. Duarte was born in San Antonio, Texas, and first became interested in music at the age of eight after watching Fiddler on the Roof on television. He began learning on his brother’s guitar before getting his own electric guitar, a Supro, at age fourteen. In 1979 he moved to Austin, Texas, where he bought a 1963 Fender Stratocaster for $500 and began exploring a wide range of musical styles, including the jazz of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. That Stratocaster, which he used extensively while developing his technique, was stolen in 1993. Duarte has often cited Stevie Ray Vaughan as a major influence and considers John Coltrane his greatest musical inspiration.
He later signed a recording contract with Silvertone Records and released Texas Sugar/Strat Magik in 1994. The album earned him significant recognition, including being named “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player magazine’s 1995 Reader’s Poll. He also placed fourth in the magazine’s “Best Blues Guitarist” category, behind Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and B.B. King.
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