CHRIS STANDRING

Chris Standring is one of the most prolific and successful artists on the contemporary urban jazz scene. With the release of his rhythmically eclectic, sonically progressive yet nostalgia filled 18th full length album Time of Change, the veteran guitarist celebrates a remarkable 30 years since he and keyboardist Rodney Lee dropped Solar System, an innovative dual project whose expansive, soul driven sounds gave rise to one of contemporary jazz’s most impactful, stylistically diverse, careers, starting with the release of his 1998 solo debut Velvet and its breakthrough radio hit “Cool Shades”.

Latest Album

Chris Standring returns in 2026 with a heartfelt eleven song collection of inspired compositions drawing on influences from a golden age. This retro-soulful set harks back to a familiar, perhaps nostalgic time when sophisticated arrangements and beautiful harmonies where all in fashion. Featuring a top-flight four piece horn section and a vast array of orchestral colors, alongside Chris' unique guitar tones, Time Of Change takes you on an invigorating journey from start to finish.