Lipbone Redding

May 19, 2007

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Lipbone Redding has developed the uncanny ability to convincingly emulate the sounds of a trumpet or trombone with remarkable precision. Everything on Hop the Fence that sounds like a horn is actually the product of Lipbone's voice and lips. Even more notable than this talent is Lipbone's ability to write Jazz, Blues, Jam and Soul savvy songs and then incorporates his unique skill into them. He also has some help from Jeff Eyrich on upright bass and Rich Zukor on drums -- both veteran players and heavy duty cats who are also the rhythm section for DAVE'S TRUE STORY. Lipbone can vocalize the sounds of horns, keys, drums, and bass lines, taking stylistic cues from the likes of LOUIS ARMSTRONG, CURTIS MAYFIELD, and DR. JOHN.

Hop the Fence has the swing of jazz, the passion of soul, the worldliness of the blues and influences from Lipbone's travels across the United States, South America, Europe and Asia. From picking tobacco in his native North Carolina to making his living as a subway performer in New York City to studying Classical and Karnatic music in India, Lipbone has cultivated an improvisational style and open philosophy that translate into his unique musical approach.

Lipbone has the sly charm of the Southern bluesman, the cool wisdom of a New York folkie, and a creative energy that brings folk and Folk together. His list of influences and experiences is as long and varied as the list of venues where he has played (Lipbone does more than 200 live shows per year.) He was one of the original collaborators of LOVESPHERE, an avant-garde multimedia event arranged for the Museum of Sound Recording that included full choirs, 20 or 30 guitars, completely nude musicians, household electronics, appliances, and flame throwers. Lipbone also spent time providing music for the acclaimed Bill T. Jones/ Artie Zane Dance Company. His work with the modern dance troupe was described as "Remarkable!" by The New York Times.

The Lipbone Orchestra is cultivating a remarkable environment at Jules Bistro in the hear of New York's East Village that has generated quite a buzz as one of the best live shows in town. NYCBedandbreakfast.com says, "Jules Sunday Brunch serves up a wonderful jazz trio featuring the amazing Lipbone Redding - not to be missed." Lipbone knows high-spirited live performance and brings back that old school standard of trend-setting, heartfelt singers who ooze charisma. This is music that plays to the soul.