Jeff Baldori

   Jazz, Blues and Boogie

 

Jeff Baldori is a music legend. What is unique about Jeff, is the genuine nature of his musical career. The legend started his career in Detroit during the 60's. Jeff recorded his first single 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."
Jeff actually plays two instruments with proficiency, sings, writes, and has recorded for an entire lifetime. Over the years Baldori’s 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. It is yours to experience. Jeff is at the height of his playing and singing ability. His focus is on small combos with acoustic bass and light rhythm and of course the studio.
We are all accustomed to the media blitz, but it is always nice to find a fresh and original artist who has truly paid dues.                                     
  

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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 of that time were  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.
One would do well to get to a live performance to witness Jeff’s slide guitar playing and thrilling boogie fingers on the piano.

 

     Jeff Baldori & Chuck Berry


 

Jeff Baldori & Mose Allison

  Woolies with Muddy Waters

      The Blue Money Band

           

For Booking Contact: Jeff Baldori -1 517-719-8249          

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