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- 06/26/1986
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- The Soul of John Black is John "JB" Bigham, an adventurous artist who isn't afraid to take risks while pursuing his musical vision. His stage moniker is a name shrouded with an element of darkness and mystery, inspired by the 1976 cult film "J.D.'s Revenge.' JB declares, "I tend to like artists who lean toward the shadows and walk the edge and wanted my music to reflect that." He draws his inspiration from blues and soul pioneers of the past and stands as a true testament to the dynamic beauty and freedom of musical expression, which he strips down to the core - guitar, voice and exposed human emotion conveyed in sparse, soulfully captivating performances wrought with raw, spontaneous power.
JB's musical history boasts an impressive resume. He's written songs for Miles Davis and played percussion in the Davis group. His track "Jilli" is featured on the trumpeter's last studio album "Amandla," and he appeared on the Davis DVD, "Live in Paris," recorded at the 10th Paris Jazz Festival. Bigham also played guitar and keyboard for the pioneering rock-funk-ska band Fishbone for eight years, contributing songs, guitars, keyboards, background vocals and production expertise to several of their albums, and later toured as a side man and played on sessions with artists as varied as Eminem, Dr. Dre, Rosey, Joi, Nikka Costa, Bruce Hornsby and Everlast.
The Soul of John Black is a celebration of the African American musical heritage. On "Black John," JB masterfully combines soul, gospel, funk and hip-hop, while tracing its roots all the way back to its humble origins - the blues. JB infuses his uniquely crafted music with contemporary urban rhythms and hauntingly earthy acoustic slide guitar which at once pays tribute to a bygone era of such legendary figures as Leadbelly, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, while boldly crossing over into new innovative territories and sonic frontiers. Backed by notable musicians Adam McDougal ..s (Black Crows, Macy Gray, Maroon 5, Nikka Costa), Oliver Charles on drums (Ben Harper, Rhythm Roots All-Stars), Scott Seiver on drums (Nikka Costa, Inara George), Jake Najor on drums (Carl Denson, Connie Price, Breakestra), Shawn Davis on bass (Beck, Nikka Costa), Davey Chegwidden on percussion (Rhythm Roots All-Stars, Bitter Sweet, Ghost Face Killer, Big Daddy Kane), and Bill Botrell on 2nd guitar (Grammy winning producer for Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, and many others), The Soul of John Black has reached a new plateau; transcending the crossroads and arriving upon an unexplored intersection on the aural highway. It's soul music for a whole new generation.
"amazing (the harbinger of)... a whole new brand of soul." - Rolling Stone
"A testament to the strength of African American music and the undeniable influence of the blues... Bigham's anguished wail will grab your gut and turn it inside out." - Esquire Magazine
"...TSOJB have created a distinctive collection of polished, very hip tunes." - Billboard Magazine
"...a crisp, confident collection of soul, hip hop and rock that's redefined by right between the eyes vocals and guitar as well as, superb musicianship." - Wall Street Journal
- Which of the following best describes you?
- Singer, Songwriter, Performance Artist
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- Hollywood
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New Live Video From The Mint!!
Watch The Soul of John Black's John Bigham perform "Push Into The Night"!
http://www.eclectogroove.com/artists/johnblack/video/push_into_the_night/
Photos from the CD release party can be found in the photo gallery, too, so be sure to check them out!
http://www.eclectogroove.com/artists/johnblack/video/push_into_the_night/
Photos from the CD release party can be found in the photo gallery, too, so be sure to check them out!
Posted on March 13, 2009 at 6:05pm —
The Soul of John Black
The Soul of John Black
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/whitman/2009/01/the-soul-of-john-black.html
Andy Whitman
January 30, 2009
Meet John "JB" Bigham, AKA The Soul of John Black. And hold the Marvin Gaye
and Otis Redding comparisons.
The latest crop of retro soul singers -- Anthony Hamilton, Amy Winehouse,
Ricky Fante, Adele, Raphael Saadiq, James Morrison, Jamie Lidell, Sharon
Jones -- invariably mine the sounds and mannerisms of Motown and Stax/Volt.
It's understandable; that's the moth… Continue
http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/whitman/2009/01/the-soul-of-john-black.html
Andy Whitman
January 30, 2009
Meet John "JB" Bigham, AKA The Soul of John Black. And hold the Marvin Gaye
and Otis Redding comparisons.
The latest crop of retro soul singers -- Anthony Hamilton, Amy Winehouse,
Ricky Fante, Adele, Raphael Saadiq, James Morrison, Jamie Lidell, Sharon
Jones -- invariably mine the sounds and mannerisms of Motown and Stax/Volt.
It's understandable; that's the moth… Continue
Posted on February 26, 2009 at 9:01pm —
The Soul of John Black's John Bigham Talks About the Songs on "Black John"
The songs on this album are all based on various blues forms, and they all use both electric and acoustic guitars. There's some slide, most of it played on my little Stella, which has a nice, warm slide sound. It's a band album with a blues bar vibe, more of a dance record than Good Girl Blues. The music has a funky, country blues and soul feel. There's a sense that these stories are taking place in the past, even when they talk about contemporary situations.
Black John
John Black has a… Continue
Black John
John Black has a… Continue
Posted on February 3, 2009 at 12:02am —
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