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Bruce 'Mississippi' Johnson Band at Bulls Head Jazz Club
Courtesy of Larry Pryce | Posted on June 27, 2023
When
Fri, June 30, 2023
20:30
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Musicians
Simon Bates
saxophoneDan Smith
saxophone, tenorAbout
Award-winning blues/soul singer Bruce ‘Mississippi’ Johnson is bringing his unique brand of contemporary blues & soul music to the Bull’s Head. Johnson, whose effortlessly soulful bass-baritone vocals have captivated audiences the world over will be performing songs off his debut album, “That’s The Deal Baby” as well as some numbers from his favourite blues and soul singers such as Gil Scott Heron. “It’s an impressive, long brewing introduction to a fine dramatic storyteller in the Bobby Bland soul/blues tradition with 70’s influences …..” - The Wall Street Journal
Mississippi born Bruce Johnson has worked with the legendary blues bassist Big Joe Turner (BB King, Albert King), appeared on the French version of ‘The Voice’ and recorded with France’s leading ‘Rat Pack’ ensemble, “Forever Gentlemen whose CD of the same name went triple platinum in 2013. His A -List band includes Dan Smith, guitar, Matt Jacobs, Keys, Carl Stanbridge, bass & Max Revell, drums, together with the brilliant horn section of Simon Finch, trumpet, (Lemar, Matt Bianco, Katie Melua) & Simon Bates, saxophone (Rick Astley, Chaka Khan, Jamie Cullum, Eddie Floyd). 8.30pm (Doors 8.00pm) ...