Chris Burton Jácome began playing guitar in 1986. While living in Sevilla, Spain, Chris studied flamenco guitar with some of the greatest flamenco performers of this era including: Miguel Aragón, Manolo Franco, Ethan Margolis, Juan del Gastor, Juan Amador, Juana Amaya, Enrique Robles, Segundo Falcón and Cristo "El Francés."

Chris has played to many sold-out theatres and has performed throughout the US from New York to San Francisco, Wisconsin to Texas as well as in Canada and Mexico. Chris is currently the musical director for Calo Flamenco, ballet de Martín Gaxiola. Chris writes the music and lyrics for Calo’s productions and performs live with his musical ensemble for Calo’s Broadway-ready flamenco dance shows.

Chris’ debut CD, Motivación, received this comment from Scott Barker of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, "Chris Burton Jácome joins the ranks of Flamenco guitar masters”. The title track, “Motivación”, finished in the Top 10 in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest World Music Category in 2002 and “La Tormenta” from the same album won First Prize in the World Music Category of American Idol Underground in 2005. Chris’ second album, “Pa’lante”, was just as well received: “Pa'lante is an astonishing release…”–(Maurice E.O.M.) & “Highly recommended for fans of flamenco… ” –(Guitar Nine Records)

Chris’ music can be heard on the Emmy Award Winning PBS television special: “Flamenco”, (broadcast in Arizona by KAET-TV Channel 8: Mike Sauceda, producer). Chris’ flamenco version of the Christmas Classic, “Joy to the World”, was included in Coldwater Creek Catalogue’s 2004 Christmas CD. Chris’ beautiful strumming can be heard as the featured soloist in the movie soundtrack of “9/tenths”. Chris’ 4th album entitled, “Flamenco” is an exciting new work eliciting reviews like “Jácome’s gorgeous, evocative compositions are a testament to his abilities as a writer and performer…”-(Get Out! Magazine’s Chris Hansen) and “An extraordinary and fresh-sounding, passionate album...”-(Slipcue.com).