CHRIS JASPER (ISLEY BROTHERS) WITH LAMONT KDIDDY PATTERSON 2

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 primarily
responsible for writing, arranging 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
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