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Chris Laurence

real name Christopher Laurence

Greater London, United Kingdom

Chris Laurence is credited on 1,573 releases across 377 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1969–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,573

Credits

377

Albums

7

Decades active

861

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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. In the classical world he was Principal Double Bass with The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields orchestra until 1995. Chris worked (among others) with John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Frank Ricotti, Alan Skidmore, David Gilmour, Michael Nyman, Peter Gabriel, Gil Evans, Elton John, Joni Mitchell.
He recently formed the "Chris Laurence Quartet" and released his debut album "New View".

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1,573 releases · 377 albums · active 1969–2025

  • Performance · 1,850
  • Other credits · 24

Studios: Air Studios · Trident Studios · Abbey Road Studios · The Town House

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