Isley-Jasper-Isley

Isley/Jasper/Isley was a splinter group of the Isley Brothers formed in 1984 by brother-in-law Chris Jasper (keyboards), Ernie Isley (lead guitar) and Marvin Isley (bass), due to creative differences that arose among the group.

Jasper, a classically-trained musician and composer and the key songwriter, producer and arranger of the Isley Brothers music, became the lead vocalist on most of the trio's recordings, and was also responsible for the majority of the writing and production for the new group. The older Isley Brothers returned to their original vocal trio formation and continued to record, employing a number of musicians, producers and writers to fill the void left by Chris, Ernie, and Marvin.

Isley/Jasper/Isley released three albums on their CBS Associated label, including Caravan of Love, which featured the #1 out-of-the-box title hit, written and sung by Chris and subsequently covered by English recording group, the Housemartins, who made “Caravan” an international #1 pop hit. “Caravan of Love” has also been used in the Dodge Caravan commercials, was recorded by Marvin Sapp on the WOW 2000 gospel album, and has become an anthem sung by numerous groups and individuals throughout the world who have made their unique version of the song available on YouTube.

In 1988, Isley/Jasper/Isley disbanded and Ernie Isley and Chris Jasper continued as solo artists. Jasper formed his own independent record label, Gold City Records. The Isley-Jasper-Isley half of the group was inducted with the rest of the Isleys in 1992 to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Chris Jasper has released 10 solo albums since the breakup of Isley/Jasper/Isley, most recently "Inspired...By Love, By Life, By The Spirit". The official website for Chris Jasper is www.ChrisJasper.com.

Discography

Albums

Broadway's Closer To Sunset Boulevard (1984)

1. Sex Drive (5:28)
2. Serve You Right (5:07)
3. I Can't Get Over Losin You (4:05)
4. Kiss & Tell (5:28)
5. Love Is Gonna Last Forever (4:28)
6. Broadway Closer To Sunset Blvd (3:33)
7. Look The Other Way (5:06)
8. Break This Chain (4:30)

Caravan Of Love (1985)

1. Dancin Around The World (6:04)
2. Insatible Woman (5:12)
3. I can't Hardly Wait (4:12)
4. Liberation (5:26)
5. Caravan of Love (5:41)
6. If You Believe In Love (4:00)
7. High Heel Syndrome (5:08)

Different Drummer (1987)

1. Different Drummer (5:46)
2. 8th wonder of the world (5:30)
3. Blue Rose (5:54)
4. Do It Right (4:05)
5. Givin You Back The Love (5:24)
6. A Once In A Lifetime Lady (4:22)
7. For The Sake Of Love (5:15)
8. Brother To Brother (3:49)
9. I Wanna Be Yours (4:30)

Compilations

• 2003: The Best of Isley Jasper Isley: Caravan of Love
• 2010: Broadway's Closer To Sunset Boulevard/Caravan Of Love/Different Drummer [double cd]

Singles

• 1984: "Kiss & Tell" (#63 US Pop; #15 US R&B)
• 1984: "Look The Other Way" (#14 US R&B)
• 1985: "Caravan of Love" (#51 US Pop; #1 US R&B)
• 1986: "Insatiable Woman" (#13 US R&B)
• 1987: "8th Wonder of the World" (#18 US R&B)
• 1988: "Givin' You Back the Love" (#15 US R&B)

Music videos

• 1984: Kiss & Tell
• 1984: Look The Other Way
• 1985: Caravan Of Love
• 1985: Insatible Woman