DescriptionBill Chase is a relatively unknown figure to the general jazz public, but he has had an effect on brass musicians since his long tenure with Woody Herman. Known not only for his lead playing in big bands, but also for his writing and arranging for the Hermand band and his own group. His jazz-rock band which scored a Billboard Top 40 Hit with “Get It On” in 1971. This thesis will explore his life primarily through his recording and through interviews with the musicians and management surrounding his short, but fruitful career.