"IN THE STUDIO with CHRIS JASPER" (formerly Isley Brothers & Isley-Jasper-Isley)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - June 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee CHRIS JASPER shares some of his favorite tracks and inside information on the studio sessions from his days with the ISLEY BROTHERS, ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY and his solo career in a brand new YouTube Music Series..."IN THE STUDIO WITH CHRIS JASPER"

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuELsaqo6z2PVdgf5V...

FIRST TWO INSTALLMENTS OF "IN THE STUDIO WITH CHRIS JASPER":

"I WANNA' BE WITH YOU" (Isley Brothers 1978)
http://youtu.be/Ltu20tcdBro


Excerpt:  "How did we put down the funk on this track? Ernie and I were in the studio and he had the bridge to the song, kinda' bluesy...the line "I Wanna Be With You"...but the other section of the song wasn't conceived yet. We were trying to figure out a way to get the track started. At first.."

"BETWEEN THE SHEETS" (Isley Brothers 1983)
http://youtu.be/ZvhVnZuioMg


Excerpt:  "How did we put together "Between The Sheets", which has been sampled numerous times, most notably by Notorious BIG on "Big Poppa"?  Ernie, Marvin and I recorded "Between The Sheets" up at Bearsville Studio in Bearsville, New York.  Ernie began to sing what became the 1st verse of the song, however, he had no ending to the phrase "...sharing our love..."  At that point..."

CHRIS JASPER just released his new CD: "Inspired...By Love, By Life, By The Spirit"  https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chrisjasper4

"Inspired" is a collection of songs that covers love relationships, social issues and the spirit...the same great music Chris has always produced with uplifting positive messages for the spirit and the soul!

Listen to the music from all of Chris Jasper's 10 solo CDs on his official website:  http://www.ChrisJasper.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

CHRIS JASPER’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.ChrisJasper.com
CHRIS JASPER ON FACEBOOK: http://www.Facebook.com/Chris.H.Jasper
CHRIS JASPER ON TWITTER: http://www.Twitter.com/GoldCityMusic

ABOUT CHRIS JASPER

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 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 group.

If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was largely responsible for writing and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS 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 ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY BROTHERS were no longer a self-produced, 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. The music for that commercial formed the basis for “Brother to Brother” from the “Different Drummer” album, which supported the anti-apartheid struggle going on in South Africa at that time. His music has also been used in radio and television commercials, most recently “Who’s That Lady” (Swiffer) and “Between The Sheets” (L’Oreal).

When ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY disbanded (1987), CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” to his own solo projects, topping the charts with “SuperBad,” a song promoting the value of education.  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.  His music has also been used in television and radio commercials.

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