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ABOUT CHRIS JASPER

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know
CHRIS JASPER, an integral member of THE ISLEY BROTHERS
during the 1970s and 1980s—their gold and platinum years—from the
3+3 (1973) to Between the Sheets (1983) albums. These were the years
when THE ISLEY BROTHERS were a self-produced, self-contained
major recording act.

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard
the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing
and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHER music during this time,
including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and
“Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” His
arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and
his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, are the foundation of
the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.”

When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984),
Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEYJASPER-
ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY
BROTHERS were no longer a self-contained group.
CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” and musical talents to
ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY, and topped the charts singing lead vocals on
“Caravan of Love” (1985), a song that was covered by English recording
group, the Housemartins, an international #1 pop hit. “Caravan” was
also used in commercials as part of a Dodge Caravan advertising
campaign. He was also awarded a CEBA Award For Excellence for a
Miller Brewing Company commercial.

When ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY disbanded (1988), CHRIS JASPER
brought his “unique sound” to his own solo projects, topping the charts
with “SuperBad.” CHRIS JASPER has continued to write songs and
produce his own R&B/Gospel music, as well as other artists, for his
independent record label, Gold City Records (www.goldcitymusic.com).
CHRIS JASPER’s music has been covered and sampled by hundreds of
new and established recording artists, including Whitney Houston, Jay-
Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Fantasia, Will Smith, Alliyah, Queen
Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Natalie Cole, and the list goes on and
on.

In 1992, CHRIS JASPER, along with the other members of THE ISLEY
BROTHERS, was inducted into the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME.

BIOGRAPHY
Background and Education

Chris Jasper was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 30, 1951, the
youngest of seven siblings. While growing up in Cincinnati, Chris
studied classical piano starting at the age of 7 years old. After graduating
from high school in Cincinnati, he moved to New York to study music
composition at the Julliard School of Music.
Chris received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music composition
from C.W. Post College in New York, where he studied under noted jazz
pianist and composer, Dr. Billy Taylor. He subsequently received a Juris
Doctorate degree from Concord University School of Law.
The Jasper/Isley Connection
The Jasper and Isley families lived in the same apartment complex in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris’s older sister, Elaine, married Rudolph Isley.
The three older Isley brothers, Rudolph, O’Kelley and Ronald, formed a
vocal trio (“The Isley Brothers”) and relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey.
While temporarily living in New Jersey as a teenager, Chris and the two
younger Isley brothers, Marvin and Ernie Isley, formed a jazz band,
“The Jazzmen Trio”, that played locally in New Jersey. Chris played
keyboards, Ernie played guitar and Marvin played the bass. Along with
Chris, Ernie and Marvin also attended C.W. Post College in New York.
While in college, Chris, Marvin and Ernie played on the older Isley
Brothers recordings, including “It’s Your Thing”.

The Isley Brothers Years

In 1973, Chris, Marvin and Ernie brought the songwriting and musical
component to the older brothers vocal trio, making The Isley Brothers, a
self-produced, self-contained six-member group. Their debut release as a
6-member band on their CBS-associated label was the 3+3 album.
Chris was the primary songwriter, producer and arranger of The Isley
Brothers music from 1973 (“3+3”) through 1983 (“Between the
Sheets”). His arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained
musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, have
been credited as the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.”
In 1984, the 6-member group disbanded due to internal problems and the
older Isley brothers returned to recording as a vocal trio.

Isley-Jasper-Isley

In 1984, Chris, Marvin and Ernie formed Isley-Jasper-Isley, a selfproduced,
self-contained trio, with Chris as the lead singer of the group,
as well as the primary songwriter, producer and arranger.
Isley-Jasper-Isley recorded 3 albums on their CBS-associated label, and
earned recognition with their #1 hit, “Caravan of Love”. “Caravan” was
covered by English recording group the Housemartins, who made the
song an international #1 hit. “Caravan” was also used in a Dodge
Caravan advertising campaign.

Solo Career

In 1987, Isley-Jasper-Isley disbanded and Chris and Ernie embarked on
solo careers. Chris formed his own record label, Gold City Records, and
released two albums as a CBS-associated label. His debut single as a
solo artist, “Superbad” reached #1 on the R&B charts.
Eventually, Marvin and Ernie returned to record under the Isley Brothers
group name, and Chris continued his solo career, releasing a total of 9
solo albums to date, including 4 urban contemporary gospel CDs.
Chris has also produced a number of artists for his Gold City label, and
has worked with such notable artists as Chaka Khan, writing and
producing a song for her CK album (“Make It Last”). Chris’s music has
been covered and sampled by numerous new and established recording
artists, including Whitney Houston, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani,
Fantasia, Will Smith, Alliyah, Queen Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac,
Natalie Cole, and the list goes on and on.
Most recently, Chris’s 17-year old son, Michael Jasper, released his
debut album “Addictive” on the Gold City label. “Addictive” was
written and recorded by Michael, and co-produced by Chris, who
accompanies Michael on the talkbox and background vocals.
Chris has received numerous gold and platinum albums and music
industry awards, including the BET lifetime achievement award. In
1992, Chris, along with the other members of The Isley Brothers, was
inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Chris lives in New York with his wife of 28 years, Margie, and his three
sons, Christopher, Nicholas and Michael.

CHRIS JASPER - DISCOGRAPHY

Isley Brothers Year
3+3 (CBS) 1973
Live It Up (CBS) 1974
The Heat Is On (CBS) 1975
Harvest For The World (CBS) 1976
Go For Your Guns (CBS) 1977
Showdown (CBS) 1978
Winner Takes All (CBS) 1979
Go All The Way (CBS) 1980
Grand Slam (CBS) 1981
Inside You (CBS) 1981
The Real Deal (CBS) 1982
Between The Sheets (CBS) 1983
Isley-Jasper-Isley
Broadway’s Closer to Sunset Boulevard (CBS) 1984
Caravan of Love (CBS) 1985
Different Drummer (CBS) 1986
Solo Projects
Superbad (Gold City/CBS Associated) 1988
Time Bomb (Gold City/CBS Associated) 1989
Praise the Eternal (Gold City) 1992
Deep Inside (Gold City) 1994
Faithful & True (Gold City) 2002
Best of Chris Jasper…With Love (Gold City) 2003
Amazing Love (Gold City) 2005
Invincible (Gold City) 2007
Everything I Do (Gold City) 2010

Production
Title/Artist/Label

Vicious & Fresh (Liz Hogue) (Gold City/CBS) 1989
Out Front (Out Front) (Gold City) 1995
Brotha 2 Brotha (Brothaz By Choice) (Gold City) 1998
Make It Last (Chaka Khan “CK” album) (WB) 1989
Addictive (Michael Jasper) (Gold City) 2010