News Release:Currently holding down three top ten spots in the Australian Indie Jazz Charts,including the number one chart topper, "Money Talks"(from the DRMS Award nominated Blues Roots C.D. Money Talks)Terry Blankley is the epitome of a fine Canadian Artist/composer.
Nationally his compositions are featured on Fashion Television , as well as the new CBC series MPV which features the catchy"68 Pontiac". A credit to his versatility, Terry B , is equally at home writing and performing a wide range of musical styles. From Blues to Jazz,Cajun Funk to Country, to sizzlin Boogie Woogie , his piano and voice sing with an honesty and soul that only years of experience can bring. Terry has paid his dues playing in the hallowed halls of the grand Old Opry,been one of the unsung heros in Nashville recording sessions,entertained in the hot spots of Las Vegas,and excited audiences in Ireland backing up Irish pop star Jamie Stone. Currently you can catch Terry playing clubs ,Jazz and Blues Festivals ,and Corporate Events.Check his web site for up coming events at All this experience ,a sincere love of music, and a "regular guy " attitude always make for a musically enjoyable Terry B experience.Whether vocally carresing the lyric of the Billie Holiday classic ,"Don't Explain" or growling out the Ray Charles Hit ,Hallelujah ,How I love her so",Terry B will grab your attention and lift your spirits. In a world of manufactured ,packaged music,Terry Blankley is the "real deal", honest ,true and damn good. Treat yourself ,go check him out ,I did, and if you are a booker or agent ,book him now, you will not be dissapointed. President Malcolm Gale,, The Talent Group Inc of Las Vegas Nevada. The Terry B3 Money Talks (Independent) www.terryblankley.com If you were looking for it, you¹d be hard-pressed to find such a laid-back, refreshing, original recording as this. Terry B (Blankley) is a local war-horse a long-time keyboard player and veteran of a bar scene that pays little to entertain loyal patrons who expect a lot. Terry plays because he wants to, however, as evidenced on this 11-track self-release. The good news is, his thankless dedication to craft is immediately audible from the first regal strains of the Band-like Last Nations, sounding not unlike a back porch variation of The Weight With a voice that sounds like a gnarled cross between Springsteen and Tom Waits sometimes garbled, always gruff, Blankley is blessed with a world-weary quality that underlines his experience. Equal parts jazz and blues, 11 original tracks include highlights like I Can¹t Win featuring killer B3, tasteful piano and some well-placed guitar (Bobby Watson) for a blues ballad that¹s laidback without being lounge. Blues is Blues is, likewise, a high mark for its authoritative touches, lush B3, and real-world message. Gig Blues²offsets straight blues with the band¹s Steely Dan-esque jazz groove as Blankley¹s voice assumes a hint of Ray Materick. Pity the package doesn¹t look like much because the contents are a welcome surprise revealing an earnest road warrior bursting with confidence and ripe with original talent. Eric Thom EXCLAIM |
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