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Chris Joris

b. 1952

Belgian musician

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Born 1952. Chris Joris is a Belgian pianist, composer, percussionist, jazz musician and drummer.

Chris Joris (born 30 November 1952, Mechelen) is a Belgian jazz percussionist, pianist and composer. He is the son of Jan Joris, an opera singer. Joris joined Aksak Maboul in 1977, appeared on their first album but left the group later that year. In the mid-1990s, he formed The Chris Joris Experience, a jazz band with Sam Versweyveld (trumpet), Bart Defoort (saxophone), Ernst Vranckx (piano) and Chris Mentens (acoustic bass). He won the 1998 Belgian Golden Django for best Flemish artist.

Recordings In October 2007 Joris released Rainbow Country on the Belgium De Werf label. The CD features: Bob Stewart: tuba, compo's Eric Person: alto- et soprano sax, flute, compo's Baba Sissoko: tama, tamani, ngoni, vocals, compo's Fabian Fiorini: piano Reggie Washington: electric bass, compo Chris Mentens: double bass Junior Mthombeni: congas, udu, percussion, voice Chris Joris: timba, cymbals, djembé, congas, steeldrum, likembé, small percussion, compo's, leader

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Who is Chris Joris?

Belgian musician

When was Chris Joris born?

Chris Joris was born on 30 November 1952 in Mechelen.

What is Chris Joris's occupation?

Chris Joris is a pianist, composer, percussionist, jazz musician and drummer.

What nationality is Chris Joris?

Chris Joris is Belgian.

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· Wikipedia: Chris Joris

· Wikidata: Q1077395

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