Chris Joris

Known for his extensive knowledge of world percussion styles, especially utilizing African, Indian, and Brazilian instruments, Chris Joris got his start in 1976. He had been a pianist up to that point, but bass player Johnny Dyani hooked him up with a gig and the transition to percussion went smoothly. The next few years signaled a whirlwind of activity, including work with saxophonist Andre Jaume, a percussion trio with Ajib Bieng and Cheikh Tidiane Fall, and countless sessions with notable world jazz players. By the 90's, he cut down his activity and worked notably with t...