Considered one of the main innovators of the deep house genre, Kerri Chandler has developed a unique musical vision, brought to life in marathon sets that can last more than six hours. Fusing elements of soul, jazz, funk and other club rhythms, he created a vivid and unmistakable sound, earning the affectionate nickname “the Stevie Wonder of house music.”
A talented multi-instrumentalist and certified Dolby Atmos sound engineer, Chandler is known for his curiosity to understand every aspect of sound recording and amplification. Constantly pushing the boundaries of music technology, he works to improve both studio production and audio systems for live performances. When performing at iconic clubs such as Printworks in London or Sub Club in Glasgow, the public can always expect a sound experience of the highest quality, the fruit of their global experience.
Each of his sets is unpredictable: he can switch seamlessly from live DJing to jam sessions with keyboards, live vocals and loops, or use reel recorders from the 1950s as mixing tools, combining them with the most advanced 3D projection technologies developed by Panasonic. In some shows, he even interacts with holograms of legendary vocalists with whom he has collaborated throughout his career.
With a discography that spans more than three decades, Kerri debuted in 1991 with the single Super Lover/Get It Off on Atlantic Records, marking the beginning of a distinctive sound made of deep chords and soul grooves, capable of exciting and making you dance. To support and inspire new talent, he founded the labels MadTech Records and Kaoz Theory, which became springboards for artists such as The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler and Tony Lionni.
Recently, he released his latest album 'Spaces and Places', a tribute to international nightlife consisting of 24 tracks recorded with Dolby Atmos technology. Thanks to this immersive audio format, each track reflects the acoustic characteristics of the clubs where it was recorded, transformed for the occasion into real recording studios. These include the Ministry of Sound in London, the Rex in Paris, the Watergate in Berlin, the Razzmataz in Barcelona and the Knockdown Center in New York.
For Chandler, the encounter between passion and profession is total: “If I didn't do this job, I would probably work at Dolby,” he said. “My job has become my hobby, and my hobby has become my job.” His latest tour takes this dedication and attention to detail to a new level, offering a musical experience that blends sound quality, atmosphere and creativity, taking the audience on an unparalleled journey.