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Chris Laurence

Chris Laurence (born 6 January 1949) is an English musician. In the classical world he was principal double bass with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields orchestra until 1995, playing on many of their recordings ranging from the film Amadeus to Benjamin Britten's Curlew River. He has recorded with many jazz artists, including trombonist J. Johnson, Tony Coe, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry, Johnny Mathis, and Lena Horne.

Chris Laurence

Chris Laurence (born 6 January 1949) is an English musician who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and primarily works with jazz and classical music.

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Name
Chris Laurence
Born
6 January 1949
Birthplace
London, England
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
jazz
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Languages
English

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Chris Laurence (born 6 January 1949) is an English musician. In the classical world he was principal double bass with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields orchestra until 1995, playing on many of their recordings ranging from the film Amadeus to Benjamin Britten's Curlew River. He has recorded with many jazz artists, including trombonist J. Johnson, Tony Coe, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry, Johnny Mathis, and Lena Horne.

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Chris Laurence (born 1949) is a British composer, double-bassist and musician. The composer was born in Greater London. Chris Laurence studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Genres include jazz. Languages used include English.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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