Smooth Music News

 

Happy birthday today [Dec. 1] to guitarist Chris Standring. Born and raised on a farm in the English countryside, he eventually headed to London to study music. His classical background gave him the foundation to perform in many genres, from the BBC orchestra to many West End theatrical productions. Such versatility made him an in-demand session player, and he’s backed artists ranging from the Winans and Jody Watley to Rick Braun.  Standring's current album is Blue Bolero.