“I don’t want to be a big star or anything, I’d just like people to hear my songs and hopefully get some sort of reactionâ€..............And people reacted almost immediately. The simple beauty of his music, the honest clarity of his voice, and above all, his lyrics, genuine and poetic, squeezing every drop of emotion out of the songs without a second of melodrama soon set the live scene buzzing. Here was a 20 year old who sang from experience, songs like ‘Joshua Tree’ and ‘Still waiting for the day’ dripping an acidic world-weariness that should have made him seem beyond his years, but are somehow fresh enough to retain that youthful spark that puts many older artists to shame.Unlike some solo artists who use backing musicians as a crutch to support thin material, JJ’s multi-talented band work organically with his feel for song writing and arrangements, adding texture to the songs without swamping the fragile emotional threads of the lyrics. It’s a difficult trick to pull off, but one which he manages effortlessly.Unashamedly, there are flavours of an early Prince, however if you combine the beautiful soul of Donny Hathaway, the presence of Al Green and a touch of Santana, then you’re on the right track.Currently in the process of recording his debut album with some of the industries finest, JJ is gigging regularly and showcasing material at some of the countries most prestigious venues. Naturally he is attracting masses of media attention.The passion and grace of this remarkably gifted young man's songs will leave you stunned, and smiling. Beautiful to listen to and mesmerizing to watch, JJ deserves to be a national treasure.(Copyright 2006)
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