Jon Cleary: Piano, Bass & Drums

Time for some funk and traditional R&B! Born in England and bred in New Orleans, Jon Cleary combines soulful vocals, masterful piano skills, and a knack for composing infectious grooves with melodic hooks and sharp lyrics. He now performs with his new power trio Piano, Bass & Drums, alongside a career as a notorious hired gun with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, BB King and John Scofield. Cleary is featured on vocals and keyboards on the recently released, Piety Street by John Scofield & The Piety Street Band. He has toured with Bonnie Raitt since 1999, and has appeared on her albums Silver Lining and Souls Alike. On these recordings, Raitt covered the Cleary originals, "Fool's Game," "Monkey Business," "Unnecessarily Mercenary," and "Love on One Condition." Jon Cleary has produced five recordings to date including his latest; a live recording from Sydney, Australia called Mo Hippa, which features a mix of the styles that inform the New Orleans' sound – from island rhythms, to soul-drenched funk jams.

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