Jeff Baldori Music

Jeff Baldori is a music legend, as you can see on the pages of this website. What is unique is the genuine nature of his musical career. The legend started in Detroit in the 60's. His first single was recorded at United Sound as a teenager. Joining with his brother in the Woolies the two of them landed a national record contract with Lou Adler and Dunhill records which became a number one national hit. Then came the 40 year involvement with Chuck Berry where Jeff recorded on the last Chess CD, which was topic of the movie, "Cadillac Records" This in itself makes defines the distinction of non contrived geniuses that most careers of distinction hold.

Jeff actually plays two instruments guitar an piano, with proficiency, sings, writes, and has recorded for an entire lifetime. His musical influences have been varied. From his classical and jazz training, to the street life of a musician. At this point in his career Jeff would put Martin Sexton, Van Morrison, and Mose Allison as his strongest musical influences. The years with Chuck Berry are also strongly felt in his recordings and live performances. two other artists strongly influenced Jeff in his earlier Career, those being Magic Sam and James Booker. One would do well to get to a live performance to witness Jeff's slide guitar playing and renditions of these artists. "The Blues CD has renditions of these artists songs.
 We are all accustomed to the media blitzit, Yet it is rare pleasure to find a fresh and original artist who has truly paid dues. It is yours to experience. Jeff is at the height of his playing and singing ability and has an extremely full travel schedule. His focus will be on small combos with acoustic bass and light rhythm. Check it out.
Keep informed of the schedule which will be up soon!

A big phase of Jeff's career involved the band which he fronted called "Blue Money." In this band was Dan Hernandez who was the only non African American ever to be signed to the original Motown label. All non African American artists were then relegated to the Rare Earth label. Jeff and Dan's nephew Ron Hernandez who was with Dan on Motown, continue to perform
 as the "Valentino Brothers." the CD "Fratelli Dei Anima" is a Motown Sounding CD that Jeff and Ron recorded on 2006. 
Currently, Jeff is finishing a definitive CD called "Detroit City" my mind takes me back." In this CD all of the soul  and performing experiences are put together in a very clear statement.