Christopher Wesley White was born in Harlem, New York, and grew up in Brooklyn.

[2] White was an occasional member of Cecil Taylor's band in the 1950s, credited on the 1959 Love for Sale album.

[3] From 1960 to 1961 he accompanied Nina Simone; subsequently he was a member of Dizzy Gillespie's ensemble until 1966.

[4] In addition to this, he collaborated with Billy Taylor, Eubie Blake, Earl Hines, Chick Corea, Teddy Wilson, Kenny Barron, Mary Lou Williams, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Billy Cobham.

[1][6][7] Interface recorded 2010 Lou Caputo/Chris White co leaders with Warren Smith Vibs Payton Crosley Drums Don Stein piano Leopoldo Fleming percussion With Kenny Barron With Nina Simone With Dizzy Gillespie With Ramsey Lewis With James Moody With Jimmy Owens With Dave Pike With Andrew Hill With Lalo Schifrin With Quincy Jones