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Chris Jasper
Christopher Howard Jasper (born December 30, 1951) Allmusic biography/ref> is an American singer, composer, and producer. Jasper is a former member of the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of the Isley Brothers music (1973–1983) and Isley-Jasper-Isley music (1984–1987). He is also a successful solo musician and record producer, recording over 17 of his own solo albums, including 4 urban contemporary gospel albums, all written, produced and performed, both vocally and instrumentally, by Jasper. He also produces artists for his New York City-based record label, Gold City Records. Jasper's keyboard and Moog synthesizer work was a primary ingredient of the Isley Brothers' sound of the 1970s and 1980s (the "gold and platinum" years) when the Isley Brothers were a self-contained band. Biography Jasper is a classically trained musician and composer. The youngest of seven siblings, he started studying classical music a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line with Kentucky. The city is the economic and cultural hub of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. With an estimated population of 2,256,884, it is Ohio's largest metropolitan area and the nation's 30th-largest, and with a city population of 309,317, Cincinnati is the third-largest city in Ohio and 64th in the United States. Throughout much of the 19th century, it was among the top 10 U.S. cities by population, surpassed only by New Orleans and the older, established settlements of the United States eastern seaboard, as well as being the sixth-most populous city from 1840 until 1860. As a rivertown crossroads at the junction of the North, South, East, and West, Cincinnati developed with fewer immigrants and less influence from Europe than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan Of Love (Isley Jasper Isley Album)
''Caravan of Love'' is the second album by Isley-Jasper-Isley, released in 1985. According to Marc Taylor, "the trio made a conscious effort to add more of a soulful flavor to their 1985 follow-up album." Taylor called the title track "a beautiful, melodic, and lyrically powerful gem."Marc Taylor A Touch of Classic Soul 2: The Late 1970s - 2001 - Page 173 The song topped the US R&B chart for three weeks. The second single, "Insatiable Woman", is a "sweet, mid-tempo love song" that was dedicated to Jasper's wife. It peaked at number 13 on the R&B chart in early 1986. The album itself reached number three on the R&B albums chart. Track listing *All tracks written, produced and arranged by Isley Jasper Isley *All background vocals performed by Isley Jasper Isley Information is based on liner notes.Isley-Jasper-Isley. ''Caravan of Love'' (Album notes). Epic. 1985. #Dancin' Around the World (6:04) Lead vocals: Ernie Isley #Insatiable Woman (5:12) Lead vocals: Chris Jasper #I Can Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway's Closer To Sunset Blvd
''Broadway's Closer to Sunset Blvd'' is the 1984 debut album of Isley-Jasper-Isley on CBS/Magic Sound Records. Marvin Isley announced the record as a separate project from the Isley Brothers rather than a permanent break up. "Look the Other Way" reached number 14 on the R&B chart, "Kiss and Tell," went to number 52. Track listing Information is based on the album's liner notesIsley-Jasper-Isley. “Broadway’s Closer to Sunset Blvd.” (Album notes). CBS Associated Records. 1984. #Sex Drive (5:28) Background Vocals: Audrey Wheeler & Sandy Barber #Serve You Right (5:07) #I Can't Get Over Losin' You (4:05) Background Vocals: Audrey Wheeler & Sandy Barber Congas: Mr. Kevin Jones #Kiss and Tell (5:28) #Love Is Gonna Last Forever (4:28) #Broadway Closer to Sunset Blvd. (3:33) #Look the Other Way (5:06) #Break This Chain (4:30) Congas: Mr. Kevin Jones ;Notes *All Tracks written, produced & arranged by Isley-Jasper-Isley *Additional Background Vocals performed by Isley-Jasper-Isley ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Between The Sheets (The Isley Brothers Album)
''Between the Sheets'' is the 22nd album released by The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint on April 24, 1983. The album is notable for the title track, the follow-up hit " Choosey Lover", and the ballad "Touch Me". The song also appeared in the 2007 comedy film, ''Norbit''. Background The Isley Brothers recorded songs for the album to react to disappointing sales of their albums, '' Inside You'' and '' The Real Deal'', albums that failed to sell and produced no hit singles. The group returned to Bearsville Studios in November 1982 to work on the album. Like previous albums, all the instrumentation and composition was handled by Chris Jasper, Ernie Isley and younger brother Marvin. Some songs were initially devised as songs for a splinter project the trio were working on. Eventually, however, lead singer Ronald Isley sought interest in a few of the tracks, including the title song, which was composed by the trio of Jasper and the younger Isley brothers in response to Marvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Real Deal (Isley Brothers Album)
''The Real Deal'' is the 21st album released by The Isley Brothers on August 7, 1982. The album is notable for the group's decision to alter their trademark funk rock sound in the 1970s with the then-current early 1980s electro funk scene dominated by Rick James, Prince, Zapp and The Gap Band. Background Following the releases of two 1981 albums, the gold-selling ''Grand Slam'' and the lesser-successful '' Inside You'', the Isley Brothers were finding themselves in a rut following a successful nine-year run of gold and platinum albums and a succession of hit singles that had made them one of the top-selling R&B/funk bands of the 1970s. After hearing the sounds of the Gap Band and Rick James, The Isleys (Kelly, Rudy, Ron, Ernie Ernie is a masculine given name, frequently a short form (hypocorism) of Ernest, Ernald, Ernesto, or Verner. It may refer to: People * Ernie Accorsi (born 1941), American football executive * Ernie Adams (other) * Ernie Afaganis (born c ... a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside You
''Inside You'' is the 20th album by The Isley Brothers released on T-Neck Records on December 1, 1981. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Reception The title track was one of their notable hits in the beginning of the 1980s though it didn't return the Isley Brothers to their past glory. The older and younger Isleys, in the meantime, were arguing over the group's direction. Disagreements would eventually lead to an implosion in the ''3 + 3'' lineup. Track listing Personnel ;The Isley Brothers * Ronald Isley - lead vocals * Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley - background vocals * Ernie Isley - lead and rhythm guitars, percussion and drums * Marvin Isley - bass, percussion * Chris Jasper - all keyboards, percussion, vibes, string and horn arrangements ;Guest Musicians * Everett Collins - drums * Kevin Jones - congas, percussion * Gene Orloff – concertmaster * Marilyn Wrig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Slam (The Isley Brothers Album)
''Grand Slam'' is the 19th album by The Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint via CBS Records on March 21, 1981. The album was recorded and mixed digitally. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Reception ''Grand Slam'' was successful on both the pop and R&B album charts, where it reached #28 and #3, respectively. It eventually went gold after selling 500,000 copies. Track listing Personnel ;The Isley Brothers *Ronald Isley - lead vocals, background vocals,The Isley Brothers. "Showdown / Grand Slam CD". Beat Goes On. March 13, 2007. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7344809 musical arrangement *O'Kelly Isley - background vocals, musical arrangement *Rudolph Isley - background vocals, musical arrangement *Ernie Isley - background vocals (2)The Isley Brothers. "I Once Had Your Love...". YouTube: The Isley Brothers - Topic. August 22, 2015. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go All The Way (The Isley Brothers Album)
''Go All the Way'' is the eighteenth album released by The Isley Brothers for their T-Neck imprint on April 19, 1980. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Reception The album contains the '' Billboard'' number-one R&B ballad, "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)", and the number 11 mid-tempo hit "Here We Go Again". Track listing Personnel *Ronald Isley - musical arrangement, lead vocals, background vocals *O'Kelly Isley Jr. - musical arrangement, background vocals *Rudolph Isley - musical arrangement, background vocals *Ernie Isley - background vocals (5),The Isley Brothers"Don't Say Goodnight...Pts. 1 & 2" YouTube: The Isley Brothers - Topic. January 25, 2017. musical arrangement, guitar, drums, timbales, congas, other percussion *Marvin Isley - background vocals (5), musical arrangement, bass played by, percussion *Chris Jasper Christopher Howard Jasper (born De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winner Takes All (album)
''Winner Takes All'' is the seventeenth studio album by The Isley Brothers and their first and only double album, released on T-Neck Records on August 21, 1979. The album included the number-one R&B hit, " I Wanna Be With You" and the top 20 UK disco hit, " It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)". The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Reception The album continued the brothers' trademark of mixing uptempo funk numbers with softer soul balladry. However, their sound now included elements of disco. While some of their music had pioneered the genre, ''Winner Takes All'' was the first album to embrace disco rhythms. The disco element helped songs such as "I Wanna Be With You" and "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" become hits. However, the band didn't release any ballads from the album, making it one of the few times since 1973 that they not released a ballad as a single. Howev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showdown (The Isley Brothers Album)
''Showdown'' is an April 1978 album by the Isley Brothers. It was released on their T-Neck Records label. Singles released from the album include the #1 funk/ disco hit, "Take Me to the Next Phase" and the top 20 R&B slower, "Groove With You". The album became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. It was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Release ''Showdown'' was released 22 April 1978 on the Isley Brother's own T-Neck Records label. It was their sixteenth album release. It was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983''. Reception Spawning the #1 funk/ disco hit, Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2) and the top 20 R&B slower, "Groove With You", the album became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. Though not released as a single, the smooth funk jam "Coolin' Me Out" was also a hit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go For Your Guns
''Go for Your Guns'' is the fifteenth album by the Isley Brothers. Released on April 16, 1977, on their T-Neck label, it was also the band's fifth album to be distributed by their deal with Epic. Released in mid-April 1977, the album peaked a month later at 1 on ''Billboard'' Top Soul chart, and at 6 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set ''The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959–1983''. Overview Recording After four albums that were assisted by producers Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff in California, the Isley Brothers decided to stay in the East Coast choosing to record at upstate New York's Bearsville Studios, not too far from the brothers' T-Neck label in neighboring New Jersey at Chris Jasper's insistence. The album was engineered by John Holbrook assisted by Tom Mark. It was mixed at Mediasound in New York City with Holbrook as mix engineer. The album also noted Ron Isley's growing tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
