Chris received favorable reviews in the trades, including Down Beat, Island Ear, Good Times and The Musician's Paper:

"Carroll’s drumming seems to be a steady force behind the tenor sax and guitar flourish that highlight the music." - Brendan Manley, Island Ear

"Good Times fans of jazz will be happy with the performances of Chris Carroll. Top Notch." - Kenneth Miller, Good Times

"Drummer Carroll is joined by some talented sideman in quartet setting. Excellent live production, good package, highly recommended." - Jennifer Shields, The Musician's Paper

While at the New School, Chris played around New York with various talented musicians including Ben Monder, Pete McCann, Ron Affif, and John Hart. Chris was also interviewed on television for News 12 Long Island and his trio performed live for radio station WSOU in Stony Brook representing and documenting the musical growth of jazz growth on Long Island.

Since graduating college, Chris continues to play in various musical situations including the Carnival Cruise Lines, wedding bands (including Hank Lane, Up Front, Elite Music) and recently a trip to Athens, Greece for a hit with the fame swing dance band the “Yalloppin Hounds”. Besides playing, he also teaches drums for all ages privately in Brooklyn & Long Island.

Chris endorses Yamaha Drums.