Chris Hanzsek

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Chris Hanzsek is an American musical engineer and record producer currently living in Snohomish, Washington. He was co-founder of C/Z Records and Reciprical Recording studio with then partner, Jack Endino in 1984. Many of the bands he produced in the mid-1980s are regarded as the foundation of Seattle’s “grunge” scene, such as, The Melvins, Soundgarden, The U-Men, Malfunkshun, Skin Yard, and Green River who can all be heard on C/Z’s landmark album entitled, “The Deep Six Compilation”.

Although he is best known for his work with grunge bands, he has also recorded and produced for acts in numerous other styles (Robin Hitchcock, Jeff Greinke, Sun City Girls, Bill Frisell, The Fastbacks, etc.) and he has recently turned much of his business focus to include video post-production endeavors.