He later studied music composition at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. In 1973, Chris joined The Isley Brothers, formed by Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and O’Kelly Isley. His family ...

A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act ...

Jasper joined the group in the 1970s alongside Marvin and Earnie Isley. His sister, Elaine, married another brother, Rudolph Isley.

Chris Jasper, a singer-composer known for his key role in shaping The Isley Brothers’ sound, died at age 73 on Sunday (Feb.

The group in its first iteration comprised brothers O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley. Despite the 1955 death of Vernon, the group had risen to prominence in the late '50s ...

After graduating, he joined his brother-in-law, Rudolph Isley, along with O’Kelly Isley Jr and Ronald Isley, and their younger brothers Ernie and Marvin, to turn the former trio into a complete band.

and the band split up in 1984 because of what Mr. Jasper described as “financial inequities” between the three older musicians - brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr. and Rudolph and Ronald Isley - and ...

Kendrick Lamar goes old school when he prepares for big performances like his Super Bowl halftime show, which was the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show of all time.During an interview with ...

Chris Jasper, a celebrated singer-songwriter who helped steer The Isley Brothers during some of their most successful years, died Sunday, People Magazine and the Independent report. He was 73.

In 1973, Chris joined the Isley Brothers, formed by Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and O’Kelly Isley. His family lived in the same Cincinnati apartment complex as the Isleys, and he later became an ...

The group in its first iteration comprised brothers O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley. Despite the 1955 death of Vernon, the group had risen to prominence in the late ...