Chase Behar is a Canadian-American bassist focused primarily on the Jazz idiom – although he is interested in pop and groove styles as well. After nearly ten years of playing the electric bass, Chase decided to pick up the double bass in his second year at Berklee College of Music in 2023, and quickly rose to a professional level within the Boston music scene on his new instrument. 

Chase’s philosophy since coming to Berklee has been to not be intimidated by the level of others or become daunted by the system around him, but instead to realize his own pace of growth and find his own path. This pursuit led him to his studies in the avant-garde style shortly after beginning on the upright bass. Chase took on a mentorship with the incredibly accomplished Cuban drummer, Francisco Mela, while also studying with other giants in the free music circle, such as Tony Malaby and Kris Davis. Although this style is only one of Chase’s many areas of focus within his professional career, he continues with improvised music as a method to further his musicality in ways that he can apply to all other styles. Throughout his studies so far, Chase has been fortunate enough to have work with other heavily accomplished bassists and musicians such as Linda May Han Oh, Susan Hagen (of the Boston POPS), Jaleel Shaw, Darren Barrett, and many more. 

After moving to New York, Chase is currently beginning a new chapter by pursuing a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from New York University. There, he will be studying with the likes of Chris Potter and Dezron Douglas, among others, as well as teaching privately to undergraduate students.