Jeff Shoup

Over 20 years of formal and informal musical education. Familiar with jazz, blues, soul, and rock.
Past performances include gigs with:

Organissimo Root Doctor Jim Alfredson Joe Gloss Greg Nagy Tad Robinson The Old Town Blues Band Hidden Agenda Stan Budzynski/3rd Degree Showdown Steve Frarey Bill Malone Mike Daniels and La Batterie Patrick Terbrack Ashton Moore Rodney Whitaker Rick Roe Diego Rivera

Looking for gigs.
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On "Say the Brother's Name":

Joe Gloss - Guitar Noah Jackson - Bass

We threw this band together especially for the Lansing Old Town Jazz Fest (and we did all right for all of two rehearsals!), and we're going to continue to play together whenever we can.
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On "Look Ka Py Py," and "Greg's Blues":
The James Brothers:

Jim Alfredson - Hammond B3 OrganGreg Nagy - Guitar and Vocals

I am fortunate to collaborate with these two gentlemen, from Mid-Michigan bands Root Doctor and organissimo, every now and then.
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"Motherless Child" was recorded at the first annual Michigan State University - Jazz Studies MLK Jr. Day celebration with Prof. Rodney Whitaker, bass, Prof. Wycliffe Gordon, trombone, Prof. Francisco Mora Catlett, percussion, Myles Tate, III, piano, and Gerald Blanchard, vocals.
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On "Eclipse" and "Sapphire":
The Dead Plastic Bears:

Ed Juarez: Guitar Jon Herman: Bass

Sometimes, it is interesting to see what you get with a total lack of preparation. Improvised at Stober's Lounge in the Fall of 2007.