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5th Feb 2010 Tubbies Blues club
Thanks to all of you who came to last nights Tubby Blues Show and who help to Keep Music Live in Gloucestershire.What a great night it was too. 'After The Storm' kicked off proceedings and proved to be a very good band indeed. Carefully varying their set from raunchy blues through driving R&B and adding in a touch of funk for good measure. They were very well received and a tough act to follow....unless of course you are Jay Tamkin. What an extraordinary young man he is. He has a great voice reminiscent of Steve Winwood at times, add in great guitar playing and keyboard topped by huge stage presence, good looks and youth...........blimey...he must be a Winwood doppelganger....not only that BUT he writes all his own material too. Musical talent drips from his every pore.His support musicians were also excellent, Bert Bond on bass had a tremendous empathy with Jay and an ability to jam al fresco underpinned by the drumming of Nick Ramos.They put on a really great show. If Jay isn't at the very top of the UK and European music scene in the next few years there will be no justice.
By Otis Mack
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"Jay Tamkin is one of the finest blues based musicians performing in the UK today. He has developed a large array of inventive and excellently crafted songs while his live show demonstrates his explosive skills on guitar and keyboards".
Duncan Beattie-Reviewer for Blues Matters Magazine
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"Jay is one of the most talented and multi faceted musicians of his generation. He's currently making a name for himself as a guitarist, but his abilities extend well beyond this. His career could take many musical directions including jazz piano and song writing. A modern day Stevie Winwood!"
John O'Leary
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Young Newton Abbot guitarist Jay Tamkin went down a storm!
Entertainment Organiser Dave Peters said "Jay Tamkin was brilliant"
ABBFEST REVIEW-HERALD EXPRESS
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Elektrisierendes Spiel von Jay Tamkin und Band
12.10.2009 · Von Werner Lauterbach HAMM - Mutti" war dabei, als Jay Tamkin aus Torquay, der "Englischer Riviera" Devons, seine klingende Visitenkarte im Hoppegarden der Kulturwerkstatt abgab. Zwar bedienen sich die Marktstrategen des Musikgeschäfts noch wesentlich jüngerer Pop-Protagonisten, doch für ehrlichen Blues-Rock sind 22-jährige Musiker immer noch im "Laufstall-Alter". Was die Mama und das bald faszinierte Publikum zu hören bekamen, zeigte ihren Jay als außergewöhnlich hoch entwickelten Künstler. Das betraf nicht nur die spieltechnische Gitarren-Fertigkeit: Seine Stimme verfügt über eine "reife" Ausdrucksstärke, die vielen der heute als Legende klassifizierten Musiker des in den 60er Jahren entwickelten britischen Rock-Blues zur Ehre gereicht hätte. Dazu stammte die Mehrzahl der präsentierten Stücke aus eigener Feder, und auch hier offenbarte er sich als innovativer, ideenreicher Komponist mit traditionellen Wurzeln. Peter Searle (Bass) und Schlagzeuger Nick Ramos Pintos komplettieren das nach kurzer Einspielphase perfekt eingespieltes Team. Als der Frontmann und Namensgeber dann noch ab und an mit seinem Keyboard Orgelsounds unterlegte oder auch mal ganz ohne Gitarre in die Tasten griff, dachten viele Gäste an das Multitalent Steve Winwood.Der hatte allerdings seine ersten Auftritte mit der "Spencer Davis Group" noch in kurzen Hosen absolviert. Das war nicht das einzige Unterscheidungsmerkmal: Tamkins Stimme ist nicht "schwarz" gefärbt, erinnert mehr an die ihren amerikanischen Vorbildern nacheifernden, frühen englischen Bluessänger und bei den Losgeh-Nummern an Rory Gallagher. Eigene Erfahrungen wurden auf originelle Weise verarbeitet: "Du gabst mir den Blues, den geb' ich Dir jetzt zurück" konnten einige Besucher wohl gut nachvollziehen, wie ihre lautstarken Reaktionen zeigten.Doch es gab noch eine Menge mehr zu entdecken als "Troubles", eine frische Neubearbeitung des Stevie-Ray-Vaughn-typischen Texas-Shuffles. Langsamer Blues zeigte seinen effektvollen Umgang mit der Dynamik, immer wieder sorgte elektrisierend gelieferter Rock'n'Roll für Bewegung vor der Bühne, und einiges wollte so gar nicht in die gängigen Schubladen passen.Ein Drum-Solo mutierte zu einer Perkussions-Einlage Jays auf allem, was gerade in Stock-Reichweite war und befeuerte die Publikums-Begeisterung, bis schließlich der "Same old Blues" Freddie Kings alles zum guten Ende brachte. Ein Wermutstropfen im großartigen Konzert blieb der schwache Besuch: Dass sich nur ein paar Handvoll Hammer zu den Stammgästen und Bluesfreunden von außerhalb gesellen mochten, sorgte für einige Sorgenfalten auf der Stirn von Programmgestalter Uli Holesch.Review 10th October, The HopGarden, Germany***
The Jay Tamkin Band 'SORTED'
REVIEW BY MAVERICK MAGAZINE
"An album that delivers on electric shock both in style and effect"
Whether it's the rock 'n' roll that has seeped into the blues of Jay Tamkin or just his natural style that makes this album an exciting ride.But it's also an album that's built on more than just play it loud and play it fast.
'Troubles' for me,for instance is about six minutes of hypnotic blues,that slowly reveals itself. However,lurking underneath is the same unstoppable energy of the showstopping 'Get in Your Way'
However there's still room for a little jazz relief with the aptly named 'Nice'n'Jazzy'which delivers everything it's tilte suggests it might.
In fact, there are two moments of 'light relief'.Because joining 'Nice'n'Jazzy' is 'La Frescura' and again,if the title suggests romantic, exotic latin rhythms, that's exactly what you get.While both tracks are in sharp contrast to the adrenaline fuelled blues of the rest of SORTED they are so beautifully executed that they work perfectly, cleansing the palate before it's time to savour the main feast again.
The rest of SORTED is all about 'blues/rock' including the puzzlingly titled 'Jedi',which may lean on modern culture but is huge fun.Thankfully SORTED has been left pretty much as nature intended,untouched and raw.
The producers have left well alone,'Leavin This Town'is undoubtedly the Jay Tamkin Band at it's best, untamed and free, it's also the perfect way to sign off.MM-Maverick Magazine
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BLUESMATTERS
“Sorted” from Jay Tamkin is a highly impressive release, particularly from a 22-year-old. Twelve imaginative tracks, showing great musical maturity from such a young man. His influences are easy to identify, but Jay is no mimic, and although the obligatory SRV influence rises to the surface, on the Texas groove laden ‘Got A New Reason’, it’s impossible to criticise him for it. The CD is littered with great guitar moments. Just listen to the solo on ‘I Remember When’ for just one example. But it’s not just his solo work that impresses me. Jay uses catchy melodic rock riffs and picked phrases to weave an interesting tapestry into his work, the excellent opening track, ‘Get In Your Way’, is a fine example of what I mean. There are also two tracks showing Jay’s diversity. Tracks four and eight (or intermission one and two) are acoustic work outs showing Jay’s jazzy background - the bustling Django Reinhardt style ‘Nice ‘n’ Jazzy’ and the Latin laid-back feel of ‘La Frescura’. “Sorted” is an impressive debut release, and Jay is certainly in danger of getting some serious recognition.
Davide Styles
Blues Matters! - Issue 50 - Aug 09
CLASSIC ROCK
In the monthly trawl through wheat and chaff, this album almost ended up as a coffee mug coaster, thanks to a title and sleeve that imply a belated homage to the Madchester scene.
With our hand guided irresistably by a higher power, though Classic Rock gave the CD a cursory spin...and was surprised to unearth a bum-fluffed British guitar-slinger,22 year old Jay Tamkin,there's no doubt that congenital talent is at work here,from the instinctive guitar mangling of 'Love Don't Keep Me Down' and the hip-bucking groove of 'Get In Your Way',to 'Intermission One's' Django Reinhardt-esque cafe jazz.
Our mug of coffee might have left a ring on the desk, but this album left a smile on our face.
BY HENRY YATES
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Wow, the Jay Tamkin album rocks!
Dave ling [ classic rock magazine]
THE JAY TAMKIN BAND
'Sorted' ( Weinerworld: WNRCCD5045)
Into all this comes Jay Tamkin and if he is given the right guidance and assistance he could be as big as any of them.
His guitar playing is fast and funky and he isn't a half-bad vocalist while his songs are fine examples of the craft but it is his variety and maturity that, at only 22 years old, points to a stellar future.
Among the little gems on this album are the opener, 'Get In Your Way', a funk/Blues workout with an excellent vocal performance and 'Jedi', an unclassifiable love song (really!). His acoustic dexterity is also shown on 'Intermission Two - La Frescura' where he freshens the musical palette with some Spanish flavoured solo guitar work.
He has it in him to become a serious player and this is a damn fine start.
Review By Andy Snipper
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FATEA MAGAZINE
Jay Tamkin Band-WienerWorld 'SORTED'
Chris Farlowe & Friends - Princess Theatre, Torquay, 29th November 2008.
...."Jay Tamkin is an exceptional talent, his easy personality shone through and when he jumped off the stage and played his guitar amongst the
audience....pure show business!"......
...."The young, extremely talented Jay Tamkin Band were absolutely brilliant"...
..." I for one believe, that Jay Tamkin is destined for great things within
the music industry"......Phil Stretton, The Concert Promoter.
RKS ENTERTAINMENT / WIENERWORLD / MVD - Handled Stateside by the good folks at MVD, guitarist Jay
Tamkin strikes blues-rock gold with the 2009 release of his album Sorted from Jay Tamkin Band. The CD really rocks with a definite blues edge and I’ll be darned if the lead off track “Get In Your Way” doesn’t sound like a younger Peter Frampton. A young blues prodigy at 22, Tamkin espouses that same effervescent approach in both his singing and his guitar work. In his song writing, which is derivative of eclectic inspirations from Frampton to Alvin Lee and Hendrix, Tamkin also cities Walter Trout as an inspiration. There's even a neat Django-style instumental here that sort of indciates Tamkin's jazzier leanings as a guitarist. Tamkin mixes his retro pop approach with a solid blues-rock influence and just in the past two years Tamkin has opened for rock legends like Pat Travers, Stan Webb’s Chicken Shack and Spooky Tooth. There’s plenty of Sorted fun here for fans of vintage ‘60s U.K. rock as well as modern blues rock. A bright light for the future, Tamkin is a young guitarist and singer on the upswing. www.SeeOfSound.com
Jay Tamkin Band played The Olive Branch-Part of the North Devon Fringe Festival 10th June 2010
"There was a big buzz about Jay Tamkin - we were all very impressed."
chief organiser of the festival.............................
"Sorted" by Jay Tamkin - What a stunning debut album!
"Sorted" is excellent electric blues, with the emphasis on superb guitar work. I love the sound of Tamkin's guitar which, together with his still very clean, young vocal, reminded me of Peter Green's younger days. The emphasis is "simple" electric blues but Tamkin has been clever with his album pacing, introducing two "intermissions", at roughly the end of the first and second thirds of the album, during which he plays some unaccompanied, instrumental blues on acoustic guitar. Not only does it shows the lad's prowess at the guitar, but these two tracks enhance the album listening experience - very clever!
Highly recommended to all electric blues fans!
There's a lot of great young guitar-slingers out there but Jay Tamkin must rate as one of the best of the new crop.
A multi-talented musician, he's studied the Blues of the acknowledged greats and then added some 'spice' of his own.
A varied album which grows the more you listen to it.
If you like the current blues men (and ladies) then you are sure to enjoy this CD.
What a wonderful debut by such a young talented singer, songwriter, guitarist. Yes you can see where his influences are Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Kravitz but he has his own individual style that means you can't quite pidgeon hole him with any of those players.
The music ranges from blues with 'Leavin This Town' through pop with 'Jedi' and jazz 'Nice n Jazzy' to solid rock with 'I Remember When'
This boy is one to watch, given time and encouragement he will be a force to be reckoned with.
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Dave ling [ classic rock magazine]
THE JAY TAMKIN BAND
'Sorted' ( Weinerworld: WNRCCD5045)
Hailing from 'The English Riviera' town of Torquay comes this first release from The Jay Tamkin Band,fronted by the 22 years old guitarist and vocalist, with the rhythm section of Pete Searle (bass) and Nick Ramos Pinto (drums) firmly in the blues-rock camp, but with enough variation and subtlety to make it an interesting listen.
Jay Tamkin seems to be well on the way to establishing himself and band firmly on the scene, with support slots already with Ian Siegal, Sherman Robertson and Chris Farlowe, and a healthy number of gigs forthcoming, including three at the prestigious Maryport Blues Festival in July.
Those admirers of the likes of Aynsley Lister, Ian Parker will find plenty to like in the twelve tracks on offer here, kicking off with the melodic rocker 'Get In Your Way' followed by the moody blues of 'I Remember When' and the funky groove of 'Love Don't Keep Me Down' with its spiky lead lines and Tamkin's gutsy vocals.
The two tracks that show his diversity are 'Intermission One ' Nice'N' Jazzy' an acoustic Django Reinhardt-style instrumental; and later,'Intermission Two' La Frescura', another delightful acoustic piece with a nice Latin tinge to it, and some very fine fingerpicked guitar work.
Elsewhere the band rock hard on 'Jedi', and Tamkin lays down a Texas shuffle on 'Troubles' and he freely admits that listening to the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired him to pick up a guitar. Another tough rocker is 'Your Friends Are Mine' with more funk grooves on 'Tomorrow' showing off his fluid guitar lines.
The SRV influence is stamped on 'Got A New Reason' and the closing 'Leavin This Town' two driving blues-rockers, but containing enough 'light and shade' to make them not self indulgent, with the solid rhythm section of Pete Searle and Nick Ramos Pinto being really tight behind Tamkin.
Reviewed by GRAHAME RHODES
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"'SORTED' is an exhilarating musical journey that admirably lives up to its title.Comprising 12 imaginative tracks full of musical twists and turns, here is an album that is routed in the powerful rock - blues tradition but is never constricted by it.
And while Jay Tamkin explores trademark 12 bar blues and impressive power shuffles, he thinks nothing of striking out with a mix of lilting funk, acoustic instrumental gypsy jazz, unexpected Latino flourishes and enough strong melody lines topped by fluid guitar grooves to satisfy most musical palettes." PETE FEENSTRA www.getreadytorock.com
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There is no shortage of fine young guitarists, all vying to join the likes of Ian Siegal, Matt Schofield or Aynsley Lister as the great British guitar hope and there seems to be no shortage of people willing to listen to them.Jay Tamkin seems to be well on the way to establishing himself and band firmly on the scene, with support slots already with Ian Siegal, Sherman Robertson and Chris Farlowe, and a healthy number of gigs forthcoming, including three at the prestigious Maryport Blues Festival in July.
Those admirers of the likes of Aynsley Lister, Ian Parker will find plenty to like in the twelve tracks on offer here, kicking off with the melodic rocker 'Get In Your Way' followed by the moody blues of 'I Remember When' and the funky groove of 'Love Don't Keep Me Down' with its spiky lead lines and Tamkin's gutsy vocals.
The two tracks that show his diversity are 'Intermission One ' Nice'N' Jazzy' an acoustic Django Reinhardt-style instrumental; and later,'Intermission Two' La Frescura', another delightful acoustic piece with a nice Latin tinge to it, and some very fine fingerpicked guitar work.
Elsewhere the band rock hard on 'Jedi', and Tamkin lays down a Texas shuffle on 'Troubles' and he freely admits that listening to the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired him to pick up a guitar. Another tough rocker is 'Your Friends Are Mine' with more funk grooves on 'Tomorrow' showing off his fluid guitar lines.
The SRV influence is stamped on 'Got A New Reason' and the closing 'Leavin This Town' two driving blues-rockers, but containing enough 'light and shade' to make them not self indulgent, with the solid rhythm section of Pete Searle and Nick Ramos Pinto being really tight behind Tamkin.
Reviewed by GRAHAME RHODES
***
Jay Tamkin apologised to me just after he recorded this CD because he didn’t think it would be ‘Bluesy’ enough for my tastes. Having first met this engaging young man about two years ago , I have followed his blossoming career with a proprietary interest and not a little excitement.
Make no mistake. This debut album marks the arrival of someone very special on the British music scene. Jay Tamkin has met and exceeded our expectations every time and I am confident he will continue to do so.
Yes, he is an exciting performer. Yes, there is an inventiveness to his music. He writes good tunes, he is a fleet-fingered guitarist when the moment demands (not to mention a very good singing voice too) but there is so much more.
There is a sense of adventure evident throughout this CD. But it is not a gung-ho experience either. Jay is willing to experiment with both sound and fills. There is a solid musicianship evident in this youngster’s songwriting but there is a musicality too. Each track is very different, each a considered blend of ideas and execution. And then, just to confound us, there are a couple of surprises too.
Jay Tamkin has class and this CD clearly demonstrates that he is not a ‘one-trick pony’. There is absolutely no necessity for apologies about this fine piece of work.
I believe that, with the right promotion and encouragement, this young man could become a major performer.
Blues Show Bob/GTFM RADIO
"'SORTED' is an exhilarating musical journey that admirably lives up to its title.Comprising 12 imaginative tracks full of musical twists and turns, here is an album that is routed in the powerful rock - blues tradition but is never constricted by it.
And while Jay Tamkin explores trademark 12 bar blues and impressive power shuffles, he thinks nothing of striking out with a mix of lilting funk, acoustic instrumental gypsy jazz, unexpected Latino flourishes and enough strong melody lines topped by fluid guitar grooves to satisfy most musical palettes." PETE FEENSTRA www.getreadytorock.com
***
Into all this comes Jay Tamkin and if he is given the right guidance and assistance he could be as big as any of them.
His guitar playing is fast and funky and he isn't a half-bad vocalist while his songs are fine examples of the craft but it is his variety and maturity that, at only 22 years old, points to a stellar future.
Among the little gems on this album are the opener, 'Get In Your Way', a funk/Blues workout with an excellent vocal performance and 'Jedi', an unclassifiable love song (really!). His acoustic dexterity is also shown on 'Intermission Two - La Frescura' where he freshens the musical palette with some Spanish flavoured solo guitar work.
He has it in him to become a serious player and this is a damn fine start.
Review By Andy Snipper
***
FATEA MAGAZINE
Jay Tamkin Band-WienerWorld 'SORTED'
Another west country lad, Jay Tamkin aligned himself to the blues aiming at the rockier end of that spectrum. This is full fat blues, power, energy twelve bar blues with a maturity that goes beyond the years that Jay Tamkin has been on this earth. There's no mistaking his influences, this would sit well in any 60s early 70s blues collection, but there's also no mistaking a musician developing his own style. It's the album of an apprentice that's well on his way to becoming the sourcerer. It's proud, it's loud, great riffs and stunning solos, great axe work.
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Jay Tamkin Band – SORTED
Here’s another great young blues guitarist. Best thing is, Tamkin (just 22) is British. This young man is highly regarded and he and his band (Pete Searle - bass and Nick Ramos Pinto - drums) have already supported the likes of Ian Seigal, Sherman Robertson and Chris Farlowe, while he has also shared a stage with ex-John Mayall guitarist, the great, Buddy Whittington, who passed on many words of wisdom. With the likes of Jay Tamkin, Oli Brown, Ian Parker and Aynsley Lister, the British blues scene seems well served and set for a fine future. Tamkin’s debut album ‘Sorted’ is a cracking listen, showing great promise, and opening track out of the speakers, with a hard, rocking beat and incessant guitar riff, while most of the other songs are quite outstanding, too, showing a maturity far beyond a 22-year old. Watch out for Jay Tamkin.
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THE JAY TAMKIN BAND - SORTED - Weinerworld Records WNRCCD5045
Still only 22 years old, Jay Tamkin has come a long way in a short time. Hailing from the west of England, Jay and the boys are spreading their wings and in a few short months have been booked to open for Ian Seigal, Sherman Robertson, Chris Farlowe, Popa Chubby and most recently Kim Wilson. The band is Jay Tamkin - Guitar, Vocals, keys, Pete Searle - Bass & Vocals and Nick Ramos Pinto - Drums. All the tracks on this CD were written by Jay. Rooted in traditional 12 bar blues with more than a touch of jazz, Jay manages to add a little something (often with a nod to Hendrix) special that takes the music into places other young guitarists could not, or cannot reach. This is blues rock - of course - not traditional blues, but it stays slightly more firmly on its base than do some of Jay's contemporaries who are sold as 'bringing the blues to young people' but are really little more than self-indulgent egotists. Jay is more SRV than Bonamassa. Excellent.
Ian McKENZIE - Phoenix FM/Blues In The South
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THE JAY TAMKIN BAND - SORTED - Weinerworld Records WNRCCD5045
Still only 22 years old, Jay Tamkin has come a long way in a short time. Hailing from the west of England, Jay and the boys are spreading their wings and in a few short months have been booked to open for Ian Seigal, Sherman Robertson, Chris Farlowe, Popa Chubby and most recently Kim Wilson. The band is Jay Tamkin - Guitar, Vocals, keys, Pete Searle - Bass & Vocals and Nick Ramos Pinto - Drums. All the tracks on this CD were written by Jay. Rooted in traditional 12 bar blues with more than a touch of jazz, Jay manages to add a little something (often with a nod to Hendrix) special that takes the music into places other young guitarists could not, or cannot reach. This is blues rock - of course - not traditional blues, but it stays slightly more firmly on its base than do some of Jay's contemporaries who are sold as 'bringing the blues to young people' but are really little more than self-indulgent egotists. Jay is more SRV than Bonamassa. Excellent.
Ian McKENZIE - Phoenix FM/Blues In The South
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Chris Farlowe/Madeline Bell/Norman Beaker/Jay Tamkin Band at The Princess Theatre, Torquay
From The Programme...
From The Programme...
Jay Tamkin Band is fronted by the main man himself, Jay Tamkin, with Nick Ramos Pinto on drums and bass player Pete Searle.
Jay is considered by many, as the rising star of the UK’s Blues Scene.
The band are an edgy blues/ rock band, who have been championed by BluesMatters, appearing in the prestigious “Future of the Blues” section.
Influenced by SRV and Hendrix, Jay aged 22 is a rock blues guitarist, who has two American Tours under his belt.
Jay learnt his craft as the principal bass player for The Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra. During his six year involvement with the orchestra, Jay twice toured Europe, as well as touring within the UK.
On 1st May 2002, Jay had the honour of performing at Exeter Cathedral, with the DYJO for HM The Queen on her golden jubilee.
Jay has appeared with Jools Holland Band member’s Dennis Rollins & Pete Long and top jazz player’s Ben Clatworthy, Bill Watrous and Stan Sultzman.
The band has opened for Ian Parker, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Nine Below Zero, Ian Siegal, Sherman Robertson and Bluesmove and the great Chris Farlowe.This year they have opened for MAN and toured Europe with SPOOKY TOOTH and Stan Webb’s CHICKEN SHACK.
Jay has opened for The Blockheads and the “Godfather of Acid Jazz”, Roy Ayers & played at Glastonbury 2008
Jay and the band recorded a CD with a German record label, which should be ready for release late 08, early 09.
Jay say’s “I am so chuffed to be asked by Polsham Promotions to appear as a guest on the Chris “The Voice” Farlowe bill. I had the pleasure of opening for Chris at The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, last year. Chris has a phenomenal voice that has stood the test of time. His recording of “Out of Time” is a classic and ranks alongside “Whiter Shade of Pale”, “House of The Rising Sun” and other epics of the sixties era.”
“Also, I am looking forward to the opportunity of “jamming” with The Norman Beaker Band and meeting for the first time the legendary Madeline Bell”.
By Phil Stretton-Polsham PromotionsJay is considered by many, as the rising star of the UK’s Blues Scene.
The band are an edgy blues/ rock band, who have been championed by BluesMatters, appearing in the prestigious “Future of the Blues” section.
Influenced by SRV and Hendrix, Jay aged 22 is a rock blues guitarist, who has two American Tours under his belt.
Jay learnt his craft as the principal bass player for The Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra. During his six year involvement with the orchestra, Jay twice toured Europe, as well as touring within the UK.
On 1st May 2002, Jay had the honour of performing at Exeter Cathedral, with the DYJO for HM The Queen on her golden jubilee.
Jay has appeared with Jools Holland Band member’s Dennis Rollins & Pete Long and top jazz player’s Ben Clatworthy, Bill Watrous and Stan Sultzman.
The band has opened for Ian Parker, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Nine Below Zero, Ian Siegal, Sherman Robertson and Bluesmove and the great Chris Farlowe.This year they have opened for MAN and toured Europe with SPOOKY TOOTH and Stan Webb’s CHICKEN SHACK.
Jay has opened for The Blockheads and the “Godfather of Acid Jazz”, Roy Ayers & played at Glastonbury 2008
Jay and the band recorded a CD with a German record label, which should be ready for release late 08, early 09.
Jay say’s “I am so chuffed to be asked by Polsham Promotions to appear as a guest on the Chris “The Voice” Farlowe bill. I had the pleasure of opening for Chris at The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, last year. Chris has a phenomenal voice that has stood the test of time. His recording of “Out of Time” is a classic and ranks alongside “Whiter Shade of Pale”, “House of The Rising Sun” and other epics of the sixties era.”
“Also, I am looking forward to the opportunity of “jamming” with The Norman Beaker Band and meeting for the first time the legendary Madeline Bell”.
Chris Farlowe & Friends - Princess Theatre, Torquay, 29th November 2008.
...."Jay Tamkin is an exceptional talent, his easy personality shone through and when he jumped off the stage and played his guitar amongst the
audience....pure show business!"......
...."The young, extremely talented Jay Tamkin Band were absolutely brilliant"...
..." I for one believe, that Jay Tamkin is destined for great things within
the music industry"......Phil Stretton, The Concert Promoter.
RKS ENTERTAINMENT / WIENERWORLD / MVD - Handled Stateside by the good folks at MVD, guitarist Jay
Tamkin strikes blues-rock gold with the 2009 release of his album Sorted from Jay Tamkin Band. The CD really rocks with a definite blues edge and I’ll be darned if the lead off track “Get In Your Way” doesn’t sound like a younger Peter Frampton. A young blues prodigy at 22, Tamkin espouses that same effervescent approach in both his singing and his guitar work. In his song writing, which is derivative of eclectic inspirations from Frampton to Alvin Lee and Hendrix, Tamkin also cities Walter Trout as an inspiration. There's even a neat Django-style instumental here that sort of indciates Tamkin's jazzier leanings as a guitarist. Tamkin mixes his retro pop approach with a solid blues-rock influence and just in the past two years Tamkin has opened for rock legends like Pat Travers, Stan Webb’s Chicken Shack and Spooky Tooth. There’s plenty of Sorted fun here for fans of vintage ‘60s U.K. rock as well as modern blues rock. A bright light for the future, Tamkin is a young guitarist and singer on the upswing. www.SeeOfSound.comJay Tamkin Band played The Olive Branch-Part of the North Devon Fringe Festival 10th June 2010
"There was a big buzz about Jay Tamkin - we were all very impressed."
chief organiser of the festival.............................
"Sorted" by Jay Tamkin - What a stunning debut album!
"Sorted" is excellent electric blues, with the emphasis on superb guitar work. I love the sound of Tamkin's guitar which, together with his still very clean, young vocal, reminded me of Peter Green's younger days. The emphasis is "simple" electric blues but Tamkin has been clever with his album pacing, introducing two "intermissions", at roughly the end of the first and second thirds of the album, during which he plays some unaccompanied, instrumental blues on acoustic guitar. Not only does it shows the lad's prowess at the guitar, but these two tracks enhance the album listening experience - very clever!
Highly recommended to all electric blues fans!
There's a lot of great young guitar-slingers out there but Jay Tamkin must rate as one of the best of the new crop.
A multi-talented musician, he's studied the Blues of the acknowledged greats and then added some 'spice' of his own.
A varied album which grows the more you listen to it.
If you like the current blues men (and ladies) then you are sure to enjoy this CD.
What a wonderful debut by such a young talented singer, songwriter, guitarist. Yes you can see where his influences are Hendrix, Stevie Ray, Kravitz but he has his own individual style that means you can't quite pidgeon hole him with any of those players.
The music ranges from blues with 'Leavin This Town' through pop with 'Jedi' and jazz 'Nice n Jazzy' to solid rock with 'I Remember When'
This boy is one to watch, given time and encouragement he will be a force to be reckoned with.
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| Geschrieben von Robert Kalix | |
| 29.03.2010 | |
Homepage: www.jaytamkinband.com Jay Tamkin ist ein weiterer Vertreter einer neuen frischen Welle junger über alle Maße talentierter Bluesmusiker. Wie sein Landsmann Davy Knowless zählt auch der Brite Jay Tamkin gerade einmal 22 Jahre und ist bereits Namensgeber seiner eigenen Band. Im Gegensatz zu vorgenanntem Hoffnungsträger ist sein Spiel weniger amerikanisch geprägt. Reminiszensen kommen dabei eher zu britischen Veteranen wie Steve Winwood oder Peter Frampton auf. Zudem klingt seine Stimme wenig "schwarz" und hätte bei einer musikalischen Ausrichtung gen Buddy Holly oder B.B. King zu wenig "Soul". So hingegen kann er neben seinem zweifelsfrei erhabenem Gitarrenspiel auch als Sänger überzeugen und zeigt sich auch als versierter Tastenmeister und Multiinstrumentalist im Stile des vorgenannten Steve Winwood. Mit "Almost Sorted" bietet sich die Gelegenheit für den geneigten Blues Fan sich einen Eindruck über das Schaffen des Youngsters zu verschaffen. Drei repräsentative Tracks wurden ausgewählt wobei der Opener "Get in your way" zwar recht flott aber dennoch im Vergleich zu den beiden nachfolgenden Stücken eher zahnlos daher kommt. Die Nummer ist ein wenig zu glatt gebügelt, es fehlen Ecken und Kanten wenn auch in der versierten Instrumentierung die ein oder andere Überraschung versteckt worden ist. Gefälliger ist da schon der Shuffle "Livin' and Learnin'" welcher in bester 60er Jahre Blues Manier daher kommt wenn auch mit gebührend viel Dampf auf dem Kessel. Klingt vertraut und bleibt gut im Ohr. Das echte Highlight jedoch ist das abschließende "Thief". Geniales Gitarrenspiel, tanzende Finger auf den schwarz weißen Tasten, dynamische Rhytmik und ein versiert groovender Basslauf mit vielen zusätzlichen Akzenten. Ein tolles Stück welches hoffen lässt auf dem "Sorted" Release noch mehr solch freizügiger Jams zu finden. Und noch einmal zur Erinnerung Jay Tamkin's Lebensuhr schreibt gerade einmal 22 Jahre! Unglaublich! | |
