Greg Chako

Cincy Jazzman, Jazz Guitarist

Greg Chako is an internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, composer, and educator known for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and sophisticated, feel-good sound. With a 50-year career spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Greg has recorded 23 albums, performed with leading musicians worldwide, and is a 2025 inductee into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame.

After two decades of performing throughout Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan, Greg now brings his refined, world-class jazz to Cincinnati as The CincyJazzman, offering premium live music for private and corporate events. He also teaches motivated students through personalized guitar instruction rooted in clarity, musicality, and decades of experience.

From soloists to full Jazz ensembles, we provide elegant, professional live music and seamless booking, specializing in creating the perfect ambience with music

  • Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Celebrations
  • Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets
  • Vocals, Instrumentals, covers or originals
  • Music arranging services

Greg Chako Bio

Greg believes in a learner-centered approach, tailoring lessons to each student’s goals and musical interests. He focuses on helping students develop their own voice, de-mystifying complex concepts, and equipping them with skills that foster independence and creativity. Whether learning blues, chord melodies, jazz improvisation, or classical fingerpicking, students gain practical, applicable knowledge while building confidence and technique.