Chris Jasper, who has died of cancer aged 73, shaped the distinctive funk sound of the Isley Brothers in the 1970s, playing keyboards in the American band and writing and arranging such hits as Summer Breeze,

Chris Jasper, who helped bring the slow-grooving Isley Brothers into an upbeat electronic era, died Sunday at 73.

Singer Chris Jasper, who sang with the Isley Brothers and pursued a solo music career as well, died this week at age 73. He was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Chris Jasper, a member of the famed music group the Isley Brothers, has died at age 73. Michael Jasper, Chris’ son, confirmed the news Monday on behalf of their family in a statement on Facebook, which noted that Chris was diagnosed with cancer two months earlier.

Chris Jasper, who helped shape the sound of 1970s funk and soul music as a keyboardist, songwriter and producer for the Isley Brothers, working on Top 40 hits including “That Lady,” “Fight the Power” and “For the Love of You,

Jasper joined the group in the 1970s alongside Marvin and Earnie Isley. His sister, Elaine, married another brother, Rudolph Isley.

Jasper, who passed away Monday at the age of 72, was the musical heartbeat of the Isley Brothers during the most celebrated run of their era-defining sound.

Chris Jasper, a former member of the Isley Brothers who helped define their classic sound, died at the age of 73. Jasper’s family announced his death on social media, stating that he passed away on Feb. 23 following a cancer diagnosis in Dec. 2024. His son Michael confirmed his death to Variety.

Chris Jasper — singer, songwriter and keyboardist in the Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley — died at age 73 on Feb. 23, 2025.

Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers and a celebrated solo artist, passed away at 73 following a cancer diagnosis, his family announced.