Pin Your Spin

Bonnie Raitt fans have long been familiar with Jon Cleary's funky keyboard work and have often been privileged to see the man open her shows with his band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen--one of the greasiest aggregations on the planet. Cleary's previous outing attempted to capture this live magic in the studio, but managed to merely hint at it. For this recording the British ex-pat wisely adds a little modern studio gloss to tunes like "Agent 00 Funk" and "Oh No No No." This way, instead of inevitably paling beside the group's intense live shows, Pin Your Spin offers something new: an equally down and dirty recorded experience that borrows from today's hip-hop studio techniques without sacrificing any of the group interaction that makes this band so special. Having lived in New Orleans for two decades, Cleary is steeped in that city's second-line tradition, but he is equally influenced by the moody groves of '70s Miami soul. "Caught Red Handed" brings these roots to the fore. Elsewhere Cleary demonstrates the well-rounded musical chops, soulful singing, and terrific songwriting that caused Raitt to deem him "The Ninth Wonder of the World." --Michael Ross more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-27-2008; Funk Helluva; If you like the funk you should definetely buy this Cd. Jon Cleary an accomplished sideman for the greats like:Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Johnny Adams and even very recently John Scofield is a tremendous leader. His unique combination of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-19-2007; Nawlins and more; Although Cleary relocated to New Orleans from Great Britan, his music and vocals are steeped in the traditions of the Big Easy. Although the song writing on this outing is not as strong as his previous effort, there are some standouts....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-05-2004; Eclectic New Orleans Funk; What fun! I saw the Absolute Monster Gentlemen at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival and bought this CD on the spot. It captures what I heard and liked in the live performance perfectly, and adds a little more. New Orleans Funk is a good...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-29-2004; Simply the best; There isn't a finer live act around than Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, and, on Pin Your Skin, the full magic has been caught on record. I can't imagine that 2004 will provide a funkier, deeper, and more utterly...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-27-2008; Funk Helluva; If you like the funk you should definetely buy this Cd. Jon Cleary an accomplished sideman for the greats like:Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Johnny Adams and even very recently John Scofield is a tremendous leader. His unique combination of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-19-2007; Nawlins and more; Although Cleary relocated to New Orleans from Great Britan, his music and vocals are steeped in the traditions of the Big Easy. Although the song writing on this outing is not as strong as his previous effort, there are some standouts....; read full review | report as inappropriate