Chaz has many influences ranging from Jazz,Blues,Rock and acoustic singer song writers. He can be soulful or out right ferocious. Chaz loves the sensitivity of a Slow Blues and always considers the song first. Chaz's first blues release was a full length vocal cd called "Flirtin with The Blues"on the 95 North Records label. Chaz performs his own Blues compositions as well as several traditional tracks on this set. He can be found performing an acouistic/harmonica duo on the title track 'Flirtin with The Blues'. Chaz is now working on a follow up cd called "Bluestopia" to be released in Spring 2008.Also,Chaz and The Groundhogs Rhythm Section,a ledgendary British Blues band, have recorded a track for the 101 year anniversary of General Motors 'Cadillac'. The track is called "Cadillac Baby" and was featured on the 95 North records compilation"101 Years of Cool" A Tribute To The Cadiilac.

He is a huge Jazz fan and sites John Coltrane as a major influence as well as Lou Donaldson and Eric Dolphy. Chaz feels that horn players are truly the great improvisers of music. By listening to instruments other than guitar Chaz has been able to craft a truly unique sound.

Chaz has performed with drummer Brian Downey of Thin Lizzie and Pete Brown the lyricist of Cream.

He has also performed with Buddy Miles,Harvey Brooks and Jose Feliciano.Chaz has been featured at The Tribute Jimi Hendrix in NYC in 2006 and 2007.