Chris Perry (musician)

Christovam Pereira (25 November 1928 − 25 January 2002), known professionally as Chris Perry, was an Indian musician, composer, songwriter, and film producer who combined jazz with Konkani music. He is known in India as the "King of Cha Cha Cha" and the "Man with the Golden Trumpet", and was the composer of the signature song of All India Radio.

Chris Perry
Birth nameChristovam Pereira
Also known as
  • King of Cha Cha Cha
  • Man with the Golden Trumpet
Born(1928-11-25)25 November 1928
Borda, Goa, Portuguese India
Died25 January 2002(2002-01-25) (aged 73)
Margao, Goa, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Trumpet
  • saxophone
  • flute
  • piano
  • guitar
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