Chris Standring A.L.C.M. L.L.C.M. F.L.C.M
Chris Standring (born December 1960 is a British jazz guitarist known for his heavy use of 1970s-style musical nuances. Before launching his solo career with his 1998 album Velvet, he represented a third of the band Solar System, a band that combined elements of jazz and hip-hop.

Hip Sway was released in 2000. Groovalicious followed in 2003, then Soul Express in 2006. Love & Paragraphs (2008) spawned the title track hit radio single. Blue Bolero spawned the hit single "Bossa Blue" which went to No. 1 on contemporary radio across the US and stayed there for nine consecutive weeks. "Bossa Blue" was named 2010 Billboard contemporary jazz track of the year. “Olivers Twist” from Electric Wonderland released on 20 March 2012, went to number 1 on the Billboard chart. Don't Talk Dance, released 2014 saw the single “Sneakin' Out The Front Door” once again at #1 on the Billboard chart. Ten released 2016 and Sunlight released 2018 saw Chris adopting a deeper harmonic vocabulary on top of soulful funky beats. Real Life, released March 2020 saw two more Billboard #1 singles with “Is There Doctor In The House, (4 consecutive weeks at #1) and “Shake You Up”.

Chris has enjoyed 10 number 1 radio singles in total (seven of his own and four with other artists he has worked with).
In 2018 Chris recorded “Live In London” at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea, UK. The album featured a string orchestra, rhythm section and special guest Mica Paris. The album was also filmed and can now be seen on Youtube.

More info about Chris Standring is available at www.chrisstandring.com