Chris Severin

Chris Severin — known by his brand Turn Up My Bass™️ — is one of New Orleans' most celebrated bassists, renowned for his extraordinary command of the seven-string bass and a dynamic career that has taken him across genres, stages, and decades.

A revered figure in the New Orleans music scene, Severin's resume reads like a who's who of legendary artists: Allen Toussaint, Diane Reeves, Dr. John, and now as an active member of the iconic jazz-funk band The HeadHunters. He has also been a cornerstone of Chocolate Milk since 1997, the legendary New Orleans funk band known for R&B classics like "How About Love" and "Groove City."

His bass lines groove in any genre — jazz, funk, soul, R&B — and his live performances command attention with a presence as powerful as his technique. Featured at the NOLA Jazz Museum and on stages across the world, Chris Severin is a living embodiment of New Orleans' musical legacy in motion.