Jon Cleary (musician)

Jon Cleary (born August 11, 1962) is a British-born, American funk and R&B musician, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cleary is an accomplished pianist as well as being a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter.

This article is about the British-born musician. For the Australian writer, see Jon Cleary. For other uses, see John Cleary (disambiguation).
Jon Cleary
Cleary in 2008
Background information
Born (1962-08-11) August 11, 1962
Cranbrook, Kent, England
GenresFunk, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1980–present
LabelsFHQ, Single Lock, Basin Street, Virgin/Point Blank, Ace
Websitejoncleary.com

Cleary has performed with a number of prolific musicians including Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Ryan Adams, and Eric Burdon. Compositions by Cleary have been recorded by such notable musicians as Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, and John Scofield on his 2009 album Piety Street.

Cleary's current band is Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, who have released six albums. Their album Go Go Juice won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album in the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

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