Minneapolis funkster and noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton, JP DeLaire, has just released his new single, “Romance, Rumors and Lies". The track contains a funky bass groove, innovative hip-hop beats, and blazing rock guitar. The amazing soulful vocals from DeLaire are ever-present . “Romance, Rumors and Lies" was co-written by DeLaire and Tre Balfour. Recorded in Warsaw, Poland while DeLaire was on tour with Michael Bolton, the song also features guitarist Chris Camozzi. Nelson Braxton mixed and mastered the cut.
“Romance, Rumors and Lies" comes fresh on the heels of the DeLaire's critically-acclaimed CD “In My Life". The full-length release, a collection of original compositions ,was produced by DeLaire and is a rich musical menu that ranges from contemporary jazz to the Minneapolis funk of his native roots. It features DeLaire's sexy, soulful vocals, as well as his keyboard artistry and smooth saxophone.
As member of the legendary musical “Peterson Family" of Minneapolis, DeLaire was schooled in straight ahead jazz and R & B. He has shared the stage with greats including Oleta Adams, Alexander O'Neal, Richard Marx, Solo, Donny Osmond and Cherrelle. DeLaire has also worked with famed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
DeLaire's uncle, St. Paul Peterson, starred in the movie “Purple Rain", as a member of The Time, and later went on to be the lead singer of The Family. When DeLaire saw “Purple Rain," he was inspired to follow his dreams and pursue a musical career.
A graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he studied film score and musical harmony, DeLaire has also extended his impressive artistic reach into the field of acting. He has several projects in the works.
Upcoming:
JP DeLaire is currently rehearsing with his band for the “Romance, Rumors and Lies" 2010 Spring/Summer Tour.
“Romance, Rumors and Lies" comes fresh on the heels of the DeLaire's critically-acclaimed CD “In My Life". The full-length release, a collection of original compositions ,was produced by DeLaire and is a rich musical menu that ranges from contemporary jazz to the Minneapolis funk of his native roots. It features DeLaire's sexy, soulful vocals, as well as his keyboard artistry and smooth saxophone.
As member of the legendary musical “Peterson Family" of Minneapolis, DeLaire was schooled in straight ahead jazz and R & B. He has shared the stage with greats including Oleta Adams, Alexander O'Neal, Richard Marx, Solo, Donny Osmond and Cherrelle. DeLaire has also worked with famed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
DeLaire's uncle, St. Paul Peterson, starred in the movie “Purple Rain", as a member of The Time, and later went on to be the lead singer of The Family. When DeLaire saw “Purple Rain," he was inspired to follow his dreams and pursue a musical career.
A graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where he studied film score and musical harmony, DeLaire has also extended his impressive artistic reach into the field of acting. He has several projects in the works.
Upcoming:
JP DeLaire is currently rehearsing with his band for the “Romance, Rumors and Lies" 2010 Spring/Summer Tour.
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