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Chris Laurence
b, cb, *1949 GB, London
Musician of Classical
Chris Laurence (born 6 January 1949) is an English jazz double bassist born in London, perhaps most noteworthy for his 1980s work in various trios with Tony Oxley .In 1984, Laurence became a member of the "London Bach Orchestra". Chris has also done collaborative work with other jazz artists, such as John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Frank Ricotti and Alan Skidmore. Inspirations include Keith Jarrett, Miroslav Vitouš, Chick Corea and Tony Coe. He recently formed the Chris Laurence Quartet and released his début album New View.
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At Dusk on Coruscating by John Surman, Chris Laurence & Trans4mation Company: Movement 2 on Minimalismo by Various Artists The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: Upstairs Downstairs Theme on The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs by Carl Davis Deux Danses, L. 103, CD 113: II. Danse profane (Arr. for String Quartet) on Debussy: String Quartet and Piano Trio by Claude Debussy, Brodsky Quartet, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Sioned Williams & Chris Laurence Dark Corners on Coruscating by John Surman, Chris Laurence & Trans4mation Deux Danses, L. 103, CD 113: I. Danse sacrée (Arr. for String Quartet) on Debussy: String Quartet and Piano Trio by Claude Debussy, Brodsky Quartet, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Sioned Williams & Chris Laurence Stone Flower on Coruscating by John Surman, Chris Laurence & Trans4mation The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: The Kindertransport (I Vow to Thee My Country) on The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs by Carl Davis The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs: 165 Eaton Place on The Music of Upstairs and Downstairs by Carl Davis Winding Passages on Coruscating by John Surman, Chris Laurence & Trans4mationTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Once Is Never Enough | Gordon Beck, Stan Sulzmann, Chris Laurence, Paul Clarvis | 1996 | Album |
| Les Sources Bleues | Tony Coe - Tony Hymas - Chris Laurence | 1991 | Album |
| El Skid | Elton Dean, Alan Skidmore, Chris Laurence, John Marshall | 1977 | Album |
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