CHRISTIAN BREWER, TENOR SAX
DAMON BROWN, TRUMPET
ROBIN ASPLAND, PIANO
MARK HODGSON, BASS
SEBASTIAN DE KROM, DRUMS

His musical roots besides jazz also include funk and groove orientated music. This has lead to commercial work with reggae trombonist Rico Rodriguez, Push, Paul Weller, Ottis Grand and the Ragga Twins amongst many others. This diversity has enriched his musical outlook and is evident in his style of playing and composing, whilst never compromising the authenticity of the jazz.

Christian studied at Leeds and The Guildhall School of Music. However, the defining musical inspiration came from playing alongside Julian Joseph and the Mondesir brothers at Ian Carr¹s jazz London fusion orchestra.

He has gone on to play with some of the finest players in Europe: Chano Dominguez (premier Spanish jazz flamenco pianist who is taking Europe by storm), Geoff Gascoine, Dave Schnitter, Carl Orr, Damon Brown, Carl Orr, Antonio Ciacca.)

He has performed in Europe¹s top clubs and festivals. With pianist Chano Dominguez and bass player Francisco Bose, he played in most of Spain's international festivals (1989 91) including Seville, Malaga, Granada, Huelva, Jaen and Ceuta (North Africa). The group they formed, Decoy, also performed in Café Central in Madrid and recorded for television (Jazz Entre Amigos) and radio. In Spain he also collaborated with tenor saxophonists Dave Schnitter (ex Art Blakey), Jorge Pardo (Paco de Lucia) and Antonio Mesa; and played extensively with guitarist Tito Alcedo.

In the UK Christian has worked extensively with trumpet player Damon Brown, touring England, Scotland and Italy. He has featured on two of Damon¹s CDs (see below) and performed at Barcelona's Jamboree.

Since 2000 he has been leading his own group featuring the Leon Greening, Tom Herbert and Sebastian Rochford. His debut CD has won much critical acclaim, both at home and abroad. In 2003 the group performed at the Barcelona Masimas Jazz festival in August, toured the UK and successfully completed their third week at Ronnie Scotts in two years.
In November 2003 Christian was invited to play in Macau Jazz Festival (Hong Kong). This lead to an extensive 3 week tour of Portugal in 2004 (alongside English trumpeter Quenton Collins) finishing in the prestigious Hot Club of Lisbon.

Christian formed his quintet featuring the multi talented Jim Hart on vibes, Tristan Mailliot on drums, Phil Donkin on bass and Leon Greening on piano. The group played 2 weeks at Ronnie Scotts during the year and recorded a live CD there, which is due out on the house label. The group toured the UK during 2005; played at Swanage, Scarborough, Villa Real and Lisbon international jazz festivals in Portugal.
During the summer of 2005,they recorded their highly acclaimed CD: Seesaw, released on Basho Records in May 2006.

Both of Christian's CD's have won acclaim in Europe. In the International Jazz Competition of Granada (Spain) his previous CD (introducing Christian Brewer) came second in the competition in 2004, and during 2005, the group occupied the runner-up spot again with a special mention.

In May 2006, his quintet, supported by jazz services ,underwent an extensive 25 date tour of the UK.
During 2006/2007 Christian has joined guitarist Carl Orr's (ex Billy Cobbham) group Dangerfunk featuring Dave de Rose on drums and Neville Malcombe on bass.

Later in 2007,there are plans to record with Damon Brown and with Carl Orr.

Discography:
Daqui Paya Decoy with Chano Dominguez Maraseillas
A Rhythm Indicative Damon Brown Zah Zah
A Bigger Picture Damon Brown 33 records
Introducing Christian Brewer
Seesaw-The Christian Brewer Quintet. Basho Records