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Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for
over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer,
recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his
powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry
Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for
18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become
"Jam Band Music". From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals
serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice
things up.
Melvin and JGB brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul,
spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic and
electric ingredients and unique combinations of Stu Allen's guitar and
amazing vocals, Jimmy Tebeau's savory bass, Pete Lavezzoli's hearty
drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on
Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Shirley Starks and Cheryl
Rucker on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of
natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their
chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high
art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting,
often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the
audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for
hours.
Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky
style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the
Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand
of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!
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