Chris Dean

As a session musician Chris has received acclaim from many of the music industry's top performers. He has recorded with Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Nelson Riddle, George Shearing, Michael Buble, Sheridan Smith to name a few.

Film work for Composers such as Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams has included the soundtracks for the films Superman, Out of Africa, Basic Instinct, Batman and several Bond movies.

In 1996, Chris took on leadership of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra following Syd's retirement. The Orchestra has thrived under his direction, keeping Syd's invaluable legacy to British music alive for future generations of audiences and young musicians. Today the Syd Lawrence Orchestra is as highly rated as ever. Recent changes in personnel have breathed fresh life into the Band, and with Chris's experience as musical director and front man, as well as being the orchestra's male vocalist the concerts have never been better received. For 13 consecutive years the orchestra under Chris' baton was voted "The best big band in the land" by members and readers of Big Bands International.

Chris also has a residency at The Ned London with his Quartet, courtesy of Pete Beachill Music.