Press

Articles and reviews featuring Chris DePino and his performances.

Harmonica At The Helm, A Joyful Jazz Quartet Pulls Into The MAC

Source: New Haven Arts Paper Author: Raheem Nelson Date: January 20, 2026

A review of Chris DePino’s performance at the Milford Arts Council (the MAC), highlighting the quartet’s energy, musicianship, and the connection to the Metro-North setting.

Chris DePino and the Just Jazz Quartet – Interview from the Crowd

Source: Facebook Format: Live Interview

A candid, in-the-moment interview with Chris DePino and the Just Jazz Quartet, captured live from the audience, offering insight into the music, the energy of the performance, and the spirit behind the band.

Chris DePino Checking out Hohner Harmonica

Source: Facebook Featuring: Hohner Harmonica

A short performance clip of Chris DePino showcasing expressive harmonica technique while checking out Hohner gear

Deczi & DePino

Source: Prague Jazz Author: Tony Emmerson Date: November 16, 2013

A concert write-up from Prague featuring Laco Deczi and Cellula New York, with Chris DePino joining on chromatic harmonica and vocals for a high-energy night of jazz, Latin funk, and blues.

Former State GOP Chairman Chris DePino Plays Harmonica at Presidential Palace in Prague

Source: Hartford Courant Author: Christopher Keating Published: October 18, 2011

An article detailing Chris DePino’s performance at the Presidential Palace in Prague for Czech Republic President Václav Klaus.

From Behind The Iron Curtain To Toad’s Place

Source: New Haven Independent Author: Paul Bass Date: September 16, 2011

A New Haven Independent feature profiling jazz trumpeter Laco Deczi’s journey from Communist Czechoslovakia to American citizenship, highlighting his collaboration with Chris DePino and their performance at Toad’s Place celebrating the release of DePino’s album Master Attracter.

DePino Floors The Czechs

Source: New Haven Independent Author: Paul Bass Date: August 2, 2010

Coverage of Chris DePino’s international performance in the Czech Republic.

GOP Leader Doesn’t Fit Traditional Mold

Source: New Haven Register

A New Haven Register profile examining Chris DePino’s unconventional rise as Connecticut Republican Party chairman — highlighting his blue-collar background, record-breaking fundraising, and identity as a train conductor and blues harmonica player.

Rockin’ With Rowland

Source: Hartford Courant Date: December 2, 1997

A Hartford Courant feature on “The Republican All Stars” performance at Toad’s Place, spotlighting Chris DePino’s role in producing the “Red, White & Blues” CD and blending politics, blues harmonica, and live performance into a fundraising event.