Chris Lomheim began playing music at age 7, studying organ. At age 13 he began jazz organ studies under master teacher Herbert J. Wigley. After two years of studying Hammond organ he switched major focus of his studies to exclusively piano. At age 17 Chris was selected by the Twin Cities Jazz Society as an up and coming artist and was awarded a citation from the National Association of Jazz Educators for exemplary achievements in jazz performance. As part of the selection Chris was interviewed by legendary jazz radio host Leigh Kamman on his radio show "The Jazz Image" on Minnesota Public Radio. In 1991 Chris won a West Bank School of Music composers forum which featured his quartet, playing all original compositions in a live performance at Augsburg College in Minneapolis . The performance was video recorded and aired on Minneapolis Public Television

Chris has been a pianist and composer with the all original jazz group "The Illicit Sextet" since 1989 and has performed with his own group, "The Chris Lomheim Trio" at many jazz clubs including The Dakota Bar and Grill and The Artists' Quarter in St. Paul , Minnesota. Chris played "The Green Mill" jazz club in Chicago in 1996 where he headlined featuring trumpet player Rex Richardson. Chris was nominated best pianist in the 1997 Minnesota Music Awards. Chris regularily performs with known national and international musical talent, as well as local legends. Since 1991, Chris has been a feature at the historic and luxurious four star St. Paul Hotel, playing solo piano for the regularly scheduled Lobby Tea at The St. Paul Hotel .

Chris in performance at Tea • St.Paul Hotel • St. Paul, Minnesota