Chet Frierson

Musician, Virginia Commonwealth University

Interdisciplinary Saxophonist & Collaborative Creator

Born and based in Richmond, VA, Chet Frierson is known as an avid collaborator with various artists and a passionate saxophone player. His introduction to music began through church, piano lessons, Richmond Public Schools, and the musical tastes of his friends and family. After recognizing his budding love for the art form, he started his music career in 2015 and later graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. His growing skills in performance and Richmond’s rich music community provided him opportunities to play for weddings, corporate events, ticketed shows, interdisciplinary art spaces, and other local venues.

  • Alongside his performance prowess, Chet has worked with other artists as a music producer, engraver, composer, and arranger. Pieces that he has contributed to creatively are featured with local band Weekend Plans, Kingyoso, PD Williams, Apple+, ERA Dance Company, VCU Dance, VCU Music, Qing Richy, Shy Lennox, and more. His philosophy states that all forms of art belong to each other. When creators cross these lines, they find experiences that are deeper and more human than the ones exclusively in their respective fields. This results in works that resonate more with the people that consume them.