Background
Collins, Christopher Brian was born on August 12, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Dorothy D. Collins.
Collins, Christopher Brian was born on August 12, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Dorothy D. Collins.
Master of Music, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, 1993.
Lecturer Wayne State University, Detroit, 1994—1995, assistant professor, 1995—2001, associate professor, director jazz studies, since 2001. Board director Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation, since 2008.
World, jazz, blues, ethnic music review panel Michigan Council Arts And Cultural Affairs, Detroit, 1999—2000. Board directors Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation, since 2008, Mel Wanzo Foundation, Detroit. Adjudicator South African Music Rights Organization, Johanesburg, 2003—2008.
Member of American Society of Composers, American Federation Musicians.
Married Kim C. Shindehete, July 4, 1992. 1 child Christopher W.