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Helsingin Juhlaviikot: The James Hunter Six, Jo' Buddy & Down Home King III at Helsingin Juhlaviikot at Huvila-teltta
Courtesy of Finnish Jazz Federation | Posted on August 19, 2016
Where
Huvila-teltta
Helsingin Juhlaviikot
Eläintarhantie 8
Helsinki
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When
Fri, August 19, 2016
12:00
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About
The music of British James Hunter is a mix of urban American soul and rhythm ’n’ blues of a world gone by: the legacy of Sam Cooke and Ray Charles. It is, therefore, not at all surprising that Hunter and his killer band found their spiritual home under the protection of the legendary New York soul record label Daptone. Their praised new album Hold on! came out earlier this year.
Even though the influences are clear, Hunter’s own voice is instantly recognisable. His gritty singing is framed by a good-natured swing with a sense of humour as well as tight and controlled guitar playing, which occasionally bursts into wild blues solos. Hunter’s songs always carry a touch of playfulness....