The musician was known for singing about the power of ... and Ernie officially joined the Isley Brothers lineup, transforming ...

By Alex Williams Chris Jasper, a Juilliard-trained keyboardist, singer and songwriter who brought an expansive musical vocabulary to the long-running R&B group the Isley Brothers, helping push ...

Jasper was an integral member of The Isley Brothers, contributing to some of the group’s most iconic hits, including “For the Love of You,” “Fight the Power,” and “Between the Sheets.” ...

Chris Jasper, centre, flanked by Isley brothers Ernie, left, and Marvin - GAB Archive/Redferns ...

Jasper, who joined the Isley Brothers in 1973, 'transformed' the group 'from a vocal trio into a self-contained six member R&B/Funk group,' his family said in its announcement. The group ...

Having family ties to the Isley Brothers through his sister Elaine’s marriage to Rudolph Isley, Jasper joined the group as part of the younger trio alongside Ernie and Marvin Isley for the ...

Jasper joined The Isley Brothers in 1973 and was credited with helping the trio “transform” into a six-member funk and R&B group. “His songwriting talent and expertise on keyboards and ...

and in 1973 they officially joined the Isley Brothers, transforming the group from a vocal trio into a self-contained R&B and funk sextet. This expanded lineup enjoyed greater success beginning ...

While in high school, he formed a band called the Jazzman Trio with Marvin and Ernie Isley and frequently toured with the older Isley Brothers during his college years at Juilliard and Long Island ...