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JJ Soul Band

About Me

The songwriters, Kormáksson and Soul, met in Iceland 1993 and soon began writing music together. In 1994 they made their first CD, "HUNGRY FOR NEWS ", with JJ Soul Band and in 1997, "CITY LIFE ". On both CDs the music is many-sided; blues, R&B, fusion, rock, pop and latin, sometimes all in one (blues-confusion?). Singer/songwriter J.J. Soul is from Oxford, England but Ingvi is from Iceland as is the rest of the band. The band has hitherto mainly served as a vehicle for the songwriting team. The band's third CD is "REACH FOR THE SKY" (2002). All songs are published by Arizona University Recordings .
Date for the fourth album will be set in spring 2008. Two songs from CITY LIFE appeared recently on "The 1st Smooth Jazz Avenue" (April, 2007, Sony BMG Music Entertainment) in Poland.
Band website: www.jjsoulband.com

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Member Since: 10/11/2006
Band Website: http://www.jjsoulband.com/
Band Members: John Soul : Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Lyrics
Ingvi Thor "Ingthor" Kormaksson: Keyboards, Composer
Edvard "Eddie" Larusson: Guitars, Arrangements
Stefan Ingolfsson: Bass
Steingrimur Oli "Steingro": Drums & Percussion
Agnar Már Magnússon : Fender Rhodes, Hammond, Grand Piano

Music available for download at eMusic:

Influences: Mose Allison, Georgy Fame, Hoagy Carmichael, Mose Allison, Ben Sidran, Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Cole Porter, Willie Dixon, Rodgers and Hart, Louis Jordan, Charles Wells, Herbie Hancock, Joe Cocker, Joni Mitchell, Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, Brecker Brothers, Marcus Miller, Steve Gadd, Stuff, Richard Tee, Dr. John, Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Airto Moreira, Arturo Sandoval, Little Feat, etc. etc..
Sounds Like: "Somethin else"
Record Label: N/A

My Blog

JJ Soul Band selected as finalist in the 100% Music Songwriting Contest ..

We are happy to announce that JJ Soul Band has once again  been selected as a finalist in the 100% Music Songwriting Contest! http://www.100-music-songwriting-contest.com/finalists-2008
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:05:00 GMT

My Funny Valentine (JJ Soul Band)

JJ Soul Band performs "My Funny Valentine" (1996, Icelandic National Television - RUV)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk0M6Dv32E
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:49:00 GMT

"Bright Lights" CD Reviews

Awaken Music Review:http://awakenmusic.blogspot.com/2008/10/bright-lights -jj-soul-band.htmlCD review by Harold van Dorth:http://www.bobtjeblues.com/en/cd/bright-lights-0 Anoth er one here: (in Icelandi...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:25:00 GMT

LA Music Awards 2008 Finalist: "GETTING COLDER BY THE YEAR" !

JJ Soul Band nominated for the song "GETTING COLDER BY THE YEAR". (Adult Contemporary Artist)The Official LAMA Main Event Award Categories:http://www.lamusicawards.com/awardcat.html We are honored !Th...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:52:00 GMT

JJ Soul Band promo video [2002]

JJ Soul Band Promo video [2002] Add to My Profile | More Videos
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:37:00 GMT