Chris Laurence

British jazz double bass player who has maintained a dual career in both jazz and classical music. Born January 06, 1949 in London, England.

He studied at [l305416]. In the classical world he was Principal Double Bass with [a=The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields] orchestra until 1995. Chris worked (among others) with [a=John Surman], [a=Kenny Wheeler], [a=John Taylor (2)], [a=Frank Ricotti], [a=Alan Skidmore], [a110863], [a=Michael Nyman], [a=Peter Gabriel], [a=Gil Evans], [a=Elton John], [a=Joni Mitchell].

He recently formed the "[b]Chris Laurence Quartet[/b]" and released his debut album "New View".