Artist Information
Biography
Short Bio:
Billboard Award Winning singer-songwriter Jeffrey Paul Bobrick is quickly becoming a fixture on the New York music scene. Recently honored by American Songwriter Magazine, "JPB" is creating a buzz on the east coast with his "very clever, bright, intelligent songs" (Joey Reynolds, WOR radio) and powerful live performances. He is constantly writing new music and hopes to continue to record and perform not only throughout the United States but the world.
Long Bio:
Billboard Award Winning singer/songwriter/pianist Jeffrey Paul Bobrick is a throwback to classic songwriting and showmanship. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore.
It starts with the voice. It can go low, almost Johnny Cash low, but George Michael smooth. And when that voice gets pushed higher and harder, it rings loud, rich and brave. Whether singing a song of longing and love or a fun up-tempo romp, that voice captures your interest instantly.
Moving, powerful and, above all, entertaining, “JPB” writes melodic, introspective pop songs that sound something like the lovechild of Elvis, 80s pop and the musical “Rent.”
“I grew up on all kinds of music, but especially rock ‘n’ roll, musical theater and classical music,” he says. “At four years old, I was in my room listening to Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Rogers and Hammerstein and then maybe Tchaikovsky. My taste in music has only grown since then. It’s Morrissey on Monday, Stevie Wonder on Tuesday and then Regina Spektor over the weekend. So my songs sound like some mash up of all these amazing influences.”
Born and raised in New York City, Jeffrey started writing music at a young age and was performing frequently by the time he reached high school. He read Shakespeare at Oxford University, trained in theater at the British America Drama Academy in London and graduated with a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in New York. After studying as a classical singer and enjoying a successful career as an actor (Off-Broadway, national tours, indie films), Jeffrey returned to his first love: Music.
In January 2007, Jeffrey released his demo EP “When You Are Free,” which won him songwriting honors from Billboard Magazine and was praised by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame DJ Joey Reynolds, who said: “These are very clever, bright, intelligent songs. Great writing. Lovely music. It’s wonderful!”
JPB currently performs frequently in New York City at venues such as Symphony Space, the Bitter End and Café Vivaldi, as well as up and down the east coast. His song “Broken Tomorrow” is featured on Neil Young’s “Living With War Today” web site and he was honored by American Songwriter magazine in their August 2007 issue for his song “Never Met Anybody Like You,” a popular addition to his live show that brings down the house.
More than anything, Jeffrey wants to create great music that his fans will love to hear as much as he loves making it.
“My fans are amazing! They’re supportive, loving people,” he says. “People are looking for something new and different in music. I want to deliver for them and take them on an emotional journey with my music. I’d love for people to leave my concerts saying: ‘He performed for me man! He gave everything.’”
JPB lives in New York, writing and performing. He is in pre-production for a full length CD, slated for release in 2010.
Instrumentation
Band shows are usually four players (guitar, bass, drums) plus Jeffrey on keyboard for some songs. Jeffrey also performs frequently as a duo with a guitarist.
Discography
When You Are Free EP
Michael (The One And Only) - online MJ Tribute song
Video
Press
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Live Studio Performance
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"Jeffrey Paul Bobrick writes very clever, bright and intelligent songs. Great writing, lovely music....
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"Brave Artist"
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"I got it and liked it the moment I heard you sing. You're a brave artist. I'm feeling it." - Gra...
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What People Are Saying...
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"This is better than normal pop. It's poetic and philosophical and it appeals to me. It's very good!...
Setlist
Nobody's Normal
Do It Again
Nothing In The World
Still Love You
Broken Tomorrow
Crown of Thorns
Undeserving
Pictures (solo piano)
Never Met Anybody Like You
Home Away From Home
An Angel Sleeps
The Pieces
When You Are Free
Heart of Despair
Close My Eyes
Typical Covers include:
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke
Faith by George Michael
Up The Ladder To The Roof (The Supremes)
Pledging My Love (Johnny Ace, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Delbert McClinton)
Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
