Jon Cleary

Warmed up tonight at the 100 club

http://www.the100club.co.uk/

by catching Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

http://www.joncleary.com/

Jon Cleary returns to his London roots with his salty-sweet voice and masterful piano skills. He migrated to New Orleans aged 17; now, some 20 years later Jon is renowned for carrying on the indigenous sounds - Professor Longhair, Dr John, The Meters, etc - with a contemporary vision. The Absolute Monster Gentleman spin out wicked syncopated rhythms, sweet gospel harmonies and funky blues. OFFBEAT Magazine says: 'Quite possibly the tightest, funkiest band in New Orleans.'

Trying not to sound too much like Swiss Tony... Smooth, dirty and tight... Wonderful band so laid back and self-effacing. An amuse-bouche for New Orleans.