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Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
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2002 - PresentAbout
Jon Cleary is a British-born, Grammy Award-winning musician who moved to New Orleans in the early 1980s. He is a highly respected pianist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his deep immersion in the Crescent City's musical traditions. He formed his band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, in the early 2000s, which serves as a vehicle for his funk-infused, New Orleans-style R&B and blues. Cleary has also worked as a prominent session musician and sideman for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Eric Clapton.