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John Lester : Big Dreams and the Bottom Line
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2003: *All* the songs on this CD are excellent lyrically, and instrumentally. If you like John Gorka, Regie Hamm, Jeff Black, you will love JOHN LESTER. -Zoe Montana, radioio.com
Genre: Rock: Acoustic
Release Date: 2003
Big Dreams and the Bottom Line
John Lester
Record Label: John Lester
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Album Notes

San Francisco singer-songwriter-bassist John Lester has released the long-awaited studio CD: "Big Dreams and the Bottom Line".

Guest musicians on the new CD include:
Scott Underwood - drums (Train)
Celso Alberti - drums (Airto, Flora Purim)
Paulo Baldi - percussion (Otmar Leibert, Deadweight)
Jean-Michel Hure - acoustic guitar
David Juriansz- acoustic guitar

"An extraordinarily talented double bass player with a richly evocative vocal and lyrics to match - a compelling performer if every there was one."
-The Troubadour, London UK

"It's a real treat to hear such a fresh take on the singer-songwriter concept."
- Michael Manring, solo bassist (and with Michael Hedges, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, etc. etc. etc.)

"His bass/vocal approach is intriguing and innovative but never gets in the way of the song itself. Genre-defying music."
-Gretchen Peters - Nashville hit songwriter

"A rare combination of soul, poetry, conviction, and talent."
-Steve Pasero - jazz guitarist, recording artist

"I was, and still am, absolutely knocked out by his bass and voice presentation."
-Linda Tillery- Bobby McFerrin's Voicestra

"...a voice like a 2am top shelf scotch"
-Dan, Venue Owner, Portland Oregon

"Breathtaking! Sting meets Mose Allison and way beyond! Thank you!"
-Jamie at Strings, Emeryville, California.

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REVIEWS

Another great CD!
author: Nick the Toothless Monkey
                            
John used to be a Bay Area fixture gigging with so many greats, Tony Khalife, Celso Alberti, Chris Rossbach, we miss him but are glad he's grooving onward and upward as always. Timeless stuff.
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My new favourite CD
author: Chris Reilly
                            
I recently had the distinct pleasure of seeing John play at the Troubadour in London and was absolutely awed by his performance. Beautiful, insightful lyrics accompanied by fabulous musicianship. I picked up the CD that night and it has not been out of my CD rotation since. If you are fans of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, or Seal, you will definitely love this CD!!
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a powerful voice in the world
author: JO COBBETT
                            
My second John Lester CD, and while i love the energy of the live album, this is a great cd. I am so impressed at the voice and clarity of the album, love the bass combined with sincerity. I easily recommend this and play it for friends, everyone I have turned on to John's music is now a fan.
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Basso Beautiful!
author: Mike Grodner
                            
The bass, vocals, and lyrics take front seat on these truly original tunes. Hip lines, soulful lyrics, and pop sensibility. Open a fine Merlot and listen up.
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