Chris Rand

London based Saxophonist Chris Rand grew up on the south coast of Dorset. He moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music. Chris quickly became one of the UK’s top saxophone side men playing and recording throughout the world with many of UK’s top Jazz and Blues artists.

Chris has performed alongside the likes of Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Dennis Chambers, and Jools Holland. He has toured with bands such as The James Hunter Six, Bad Manners, Nine Below Zero and Squeeze.

In 2014 Chris formed his own quartet “The Chris Rand Quartet” as a vehicle for his own compositions. January 2016 will see the world wide release of his Debut CD “Gathering” (Dot Time Records DT9047). The CD features a series of original compositions influenced by all the various styles Chris has been inspired from over the years. Guesting with Chris on “Gathering” is Derek Nash, Dave Green and Ben Waters!

In 2020 Chris released his second album, The Gathering: Rebound. A live album featuring the fabulous playing of Andrew Noble, Nat Martin and Robyn Lowrey. This was released on Lunaria Records.

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