LATEST NEWS......One of the Chris's GROOVE tracks has been selected as the base of the soundtrack for a major international advertising campaign by the agency W/Brasil for GRENDENE, featuring Brazilian supermodel GISELE BÜNDCHENwatch the film at: www.chriswellsmusic.com/grendene.htmBIOGRAPHYSince graduating from the Guildhall School of Music And Drama in 1990, Chris has recorded and performed throughout Europe with Paul McCartney, Luciano Pavarotti, Carla Bley & Steve Swallow, Robert Plant, Andy Sheppard, Bryn Terffyl Randy Brecker, Nelson Rangell, John Harle, Charlie Wood, Karl Jenkins, Maria Friedman, London Sinfonietta, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Royal National Theatre as well as numerous film soundtracks, television and radio broadcasts.Chris's latest work is a collection of contemporary percussion soundtracks, entitled GROOVESpecialising in Brazilian music, Chriss debut solo album "Pra Sempre" (MOOPHONIX) featured guest appearances by Brazilian icon Ivan Lins, Coro do Batacotô, Mestres da Bateria da Mangueira, Téo Lima, Sizão Machado. His new international quartet, AZUL, includes two of Brazil's finest musicians, Walmir Gil and guitarist Webster Santos, plus Memphis Hammond ace Charlie Wood. Chris' playing was featured on the new album by Daúde, "Neguinha Te Amo" (REALWORLD) and he also recently worked with Guinga, Marcos Valle, João Donato and Wanda Sa. With accordionist Toninho Ferragutti and Swami Jr. he has written and produced an album of film music entitled LITORAL NORTE. Current projects under construction include a new solo album, featuring CHARLIE WOOD and WALMIR GIL, an album of music for film entitled SOUND DESIGNS, a contemporary music project, and further volumes of GROOVE, percussion soundtracks and loopsHe has recently set up MOOPHONIX RECORDS to provide direct online licensing of the label's catalogue, which is conceived and produced in São Paulo, Memphis and LondonIn addition to his services as a producer, Chris is also available to mix and edit your existing projects. Please email
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