Album Notes

"…as a voting member of the grammys I can HONESTLY tell you that it has hit potential." Dwight Finney, Record Producer & Member the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (N.A.R.A.S.), on J.D.s song, “Why Shouldn’t I?”. “…the most talented guy I know.” Dave Martell, Owner of Hardtails Bar & Grill, Arizona’s premier biker bar. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The music of JD Madrid has been compared to the likes of Jim Croce, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. His voice has been compared to Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, and Pat Monahan lead singer of Train. “It’s certainly quite a compliment to be told that my music reminds someone of somebody that I’m a big fan of,” he says. His harmonica style has been compared to blues harp master, John Popper of Blues Traveler. His strumming technique is entirely his own. Madrid learned to play acoustic guitar at around the age of 17 and started writing his own songs at about the same time. To date, he's written several songs and performed them all over the world from Denmark, to Sweden, to Scotland, to England, to Germany and the Czech Republic. Currently, Madrid is entertaining audiences in the Phoenix area as a solo singer/songwriter and has formed multiple musical combos including several duo partners, an acoustic trio, and a rock band with a team of extraordinarily talented musicians. Besides performing his own songs, Madrid has a repertoire of over 350 popular rock songs that he can perform immediately upon request. Being the host of several local Open Stages has also presented Madrid the opportunity to create a roster of many gifted musicians in the Phoenix area with which to perform.