Biography of Chris Jerome

Chris Jerome has been using his chameleon-like qualities to enhance the music of numerous leading artists over the last fifteen years. A dynamic and original jazz player, he has been a key member of Courtney Pine's band for the last five years, as well as putting in a number of appearences with Jazz Jamaica and many other key players in the 'warriors' movement. His diversity has also seen him work extensively with influencial figures in 'world music', including among others Osibisa and Hugh Masekela. He is also equally at home in contemporary r&b settings having featured in recordings by Jamelia, Beverley Knight and others and touring with disco legends Sister Sledge. Such is the diversity of Chris Jerome for whom making music is about breaking barriers, crossing borders and making use of the full range of sonic possibilities.