Jon Cleary solo

Out of New Orleans comes Jon Cleary, a pianist with a golden voice who previously worked together with Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal and B.B. King. He previously performed here with jazz guitarist John Scofield, but he also has an outstanding solo reputation. Expect a timeless mix of rhythm and blues, jazz and funk, inspired by legends such as Jelly Roll Morton, Professor Longhair and Fats Domino.

Jean Cleary was born on the British countryside en was raised with a love for rhythm and blues: his grandmother was a singer named Sweet Dolly Daydream, and his grandfather performed as the singer and tap dancer Frank Neville, The Little Fellow With The Educated Feet. At seventeen, Jon Cleary left for New Orleans, where he earned the respect of such legends as Allen Toussaint and Dr. John.