Jon Cleary is a monster. Devouring the sounds of New Orleans piano legends including Professor Longhair, James Booker, and Tuts Washington from his Cranbook, Kent home, the funky English pianist left for the Crescent City in 1980 in search of fresh hunting grounds for his insatiable musical appetite. Landing a job as a painter at the city's famous Maple Leaf Bar, Cleary was able to interact with the piano-pounding legends he had previously only heard on record. As his reputation spread, he was invited to tour with artists including Taj Mahal, Dr. John, and Bonnie Raitt, with whom he is currently touring with as a special guest for selected dates.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jon Cleary's 'The Bywater Sessions' Celebrates New and Classic Crescent City Music
