Justin Thompson
Brand New Same Old Obsessions
© 2006 Justin Thompson (634479364969)
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Justin Thompson combines cool jazz vocals with hot swing guitar and timeless song writing. His smoky voice has been compared to Harry Connick Jr. and Sting, while his guitar playing echoes the virtuoso passion of Django Reinhardt and the swinging lyricism of Wes Montgomery. Although he crafts beautiful ballads and clever up-tempo swing numbers that sound as if they were written fifty years earlier, Justin is more than a traditionalist. His latest compositions point to a new direction for jazz in popular music. He also has a sense of humor which is evident through the only cover song on his CD -- the Britney Spears mega hit -- “Baby One More Time”. However, Justin is quick to add that he is NOT the "Weird Al" of jazz.
There is no doubt that the critics take Justin seriously. He won Nashville’s “Starving Artist Award” for best male artist of 2002 and 2003, and Nashville's Rage Magazine named Tasty Puddin' as one of the top ten CDs of 2002. It also received a five star review from Discovering Artists.
Though Tasty Puddin’ is his solo debut, Justin is well known as one of Nashville's top guitarists; performing with John Hartford, Riders in the Sky, David Grier, Mandy Barnett, Kathy Chiavola, Greg Garing, The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble, Annie Sellick and the Gypsy Hombres.
As an Hombre, he was voted “Best Jazz Musician of Nashville”, performed nine concerts with The Nashville Chamber Orchestra and had two best selling CDs (Cafe Strut and Django Bells) at Tower Records. In 2002, Django Bells was picked up by Merless International Records and received critical acclaim from around the country including four stars from Down Beat magazine. It was also chosen as the season’s top pick by The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and NPR’s “All Songs Considered".
Currently, Justin is touring venues ranging from festivals such as South By Southwest (Austin) to black tie affairs including the Swan Ball (Nashville) to college campuses and jazz clubs scattered throughout the South.
"CLASSIC ... A MUST HAVE"
DISCOVERINGARTISTS.COM
"A VOICE DESTINED FOR LARGE CONCERT HALLS
... PHENOMENALLY SKILLED GUITAR STYLE"
THE VANDERBILT HUSTLER
"A HANDSOME LAD WITH A VOICE THAT WILL MELT"
THE WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
"HE CAN CROON LIKE BING OR RIP LIKE THE ZIPPERS"
THE TENNESSEAN
"RUN, DON'T WALK, AND GO SEE HIM"
THE TENNESSEE JAZZ AND BLUES SOCIETY
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The Soundtrack of my Life!
author: VennezzaI LOVE this CD!!! It's fun, melancholic, melodic.... Like a soundtrack of life! Great music and lyrics. GIVE ME MORE!.... You'll love it as I do.... Just go get the CD Baby ;)
Wonderful music and great lyrics...
author: PatriciaLovely and romantic. Great stories put to music. Another great addition to Justin's musical repuation. Looking forward to hearing what's next.
creative, witty and fun
author: CLA bit of flirting here and there, so light hearted, Thompson's music and words put a smile upon my face everytime I listen to them. :)
He is just wonderful
author: DerrianThis man is talented. I love is style. More please!
The perfect midnight snack...
author: NC HeatherI giggled, danced, sighed and went to bed fully satiated after listening to this CD. Justin has a way of serving up his heart and talent for us all to relate to and enjoy. Eat it up at your earliest convenience.
Great musicianship and songwriting!
author: Matt O'ManskyA virtuoso on the guitar with strong vocals and a world class backing band – and a sense of humor that shines through on some tracks. Sheer joy to listen to. If you love great songwriting and musicianship, you’ll love this cd.
Justin's music is fresh and bright, and a has enjoyable lyrics.
author: M PiccoloGreat tunes, smooth guitar and voice make this album the perfect thing for a romantic evening with your lover, or whoever really. Justin has a real talent for lyric writing, his songs are clever and fun to listen to.
If you want to hear beautiful music - this is the one!
author: TobiSit back and enjoy justin thompsons "obsessions". Very few CDs make me as happy as this one. Each and every song makes me smile.
- author: Stef
Intimate and romantic. This music makes you fall in love with love, romance,life in general and the brand new same old obsessions.....
Justin just keeps getting better!
author: NancyThe smooth sexy voice of Justin Thompson is back! It was a long wait after I fell in love with his first album, but it was worth it! This very talented singer & guitarist never disappoints. I can't wait for the next album. I just wish he'd finally come play Vegas already, dammit! Love ya Justin!
Best jazz guitar CD since Birelli Legrene's 15
author: johnny hosThis is a great CD coming from a refreshing newcomer with the stylings of on old jazzman, yet with a modern twist. The songwriting on the Obsessions album are equally mature and poignant. Get ready girls, the Juice is in town.