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| Sam Hooper To Perform In Shanghai The Los Angeles based guitarist/vocalist/songwriter and leader of Sam Hooper Group, returns to China as a special guest for this anniversary celebration at House of Blues & Jazz. The first time Sam Hooper Group walked through the door of House of Blues & Jazz, a huge photo of John Lee Hooker smiled down on them. "This is China?" they thought. Smiling back at the legendary blues man, they knew they had come to the right place. When they heard owner Lin Dongfu express his love for jazz and its deep roots in the blues, they knew their own passion for music could be nurtured there. That was 2004 when they became the first band from abroad to have a residency at the club. Since then, Sam Hooper Group has performed over 300 shows during a total of 13 months at House of Blues & Jazz. With the growing number of international friends and fans they've met there, it's easy to see why this exciting venue, has become the band's second home. In honor of this very special occasion, Sam Hooper Group is proud to present it's new release, "LIVE in Shanghai." Recorded at House of Blues & Jazz' Maoming Lu location, it captures a magical night of explosive performances in front of an excited, standing room only crowd. "Sam Hooper Group—LIVE in Shanghai" was just released as a download on cdbaby.com and on itunes. The CD version will soon be available! On behalf of his bandmates, Jordan Scannella-bass & vocals, Akira Nakamura-drums and Todd Marston-keyboards, Sam Hooper is honored to perform at House of Blues & Jazz to help celebrate their 15th anniversary! Sam Hooper Group was the first house resident band from abroad at House of Blues, Shanghai. Their music can be described as an alluring blend of blues/rock, pop and funk. Sam's soulful vocals have been compared to Otis Redding and Robert Cray, while critics have likened his blistering guitar playing to Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. www.samhooper.com This November House of Blues and Jazz celebrates 15 years anniversary. Since 1995 House of Blues and Jazz has become a live music landmark in Shanghai. In the club's 15-year history, some of the best foreign artists and bands have passed through its doors, expanding and enriching the local blues and jazz scene. This exciting month long event will bring some of the club's greatest bands back to Shanghai to play, jam, and fan the already scorching flames at one of the greatest live music venues in all of China. Come witness the entertaining power of Carlton J. Smith, the original and authentic blues of Sam Hooper, and the house rocking soul of Greg Luttrell, all backed by the current show-stopping lineup from Boston, Mike Null & The Soulcasters. If you are a blues and/or jazz fan in Shanghai, this event is not to be missed! write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |