Chris was a founder member, soloist and composer for the big band 'Loose Tubes' from 1983 – 90, with whom he toured extensively and released three acclaimed albums. He has played with Chris McGregor's 'Brotherhood of Breath', Dudu Pakwana's 'Zila' and Orchestre Jazira.
He has recently toured with Michael Brecker, Hermeto Pascal, Deborah Harry and Elvis Costello and played with Roberto Pla, Conjunto Sabrosa and 'La Clave'.
He is Senior Lecturer on the B.A. Jazz Course at Middlesex University and a Director of the Essex Jazz Summer School. He is an experienced teacher and performer of Afro-Cuban music and instigated and teaches on the Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Music Modules at Middlesex University
