Jabon

JABON
From a sea of synthesized tracks and ghetto rhymes, JABON explodes onto the jazz scene with
a refreshingly sophisticated sound embellished with just a hint of funk.
Drawn together by a passion for a feel good grove and a playfully carefree vibe, JABON fits
together like a puzzle. Their intricate riffs and sensual bass lines, explore issues of intimacy in a
cool and unique style reminiscent of old R&B love songs.
Jesse Richardson, Jr. (bass),
Chip DuBose (guitar),
Chip Dubose III (drums),
*Various other Musicians*
are the guys with the feel good sound.
JABON has performed in every major club in Chicago. They have graced the stage with music
greats like: The Average White Band, Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Otis Day and the
Knights, Slave Original Members Mark Adams & Mark "DRAC" Hicks, Poi Dog Pondering, Sonia Dada, Roy Ayers, The Barkays, Dajae, Cameo.
Confunkshun and Frankie Beverly and Maze.

JABON’s new CD, titled “79th Street,” takes listeners on a soulful exploration of love, relationships and things that go “Ooooh!” in the night. The album features En Vogue songbird Terry Ellis, who belts out her “Sunshine.” In true diva fashion.

A soulful journey, a feel good sound, a feel good groove and a feel good spirit. Jabon is about Love, Relationships, Life. Their music is soul touching, it’s watching the sunset on a summer’s night while admiring the glow from the Chicago skyline sounding. Enjoy the many textures of Jabon’s sound - funk, house, R&B, new age, jazz, and many finer distinctions best left to the discerning ear to identify. And with these flavors, it is no wonder Jabon is one the hottest Nu-Jazz Bands in Chicago. With a stellar cast of jazz luminaries featuring Jesse Richardson and Chip Dubose.
Jesse Richardson on Bass
Chip Dubose on Guitar
Keyboards and Drums Programming
on CD by Jesse Richardson

Influences (Including but certainly not limited to):

Sly and the Family Stone, Larry Graham, Prince, George Benson, Verdine White, Chuck Rainey, Paul Jackson Jr., Isley Brothers, Norman Brown, Ronny Jordan, Wes Montgomery, Bootsy Collins and Miles Davis.

Places We’ve Played

Elbo Room, Martyrs’, Chicago Metro, Double Door, Navy Pier Skyline Stage, Schuba’s Tavern, Beat Kitchen, Pete Miller’s Steakhouse, Park West, The Vic, Yankee Stadium, Super Dome, Astrodome, Absolute Artistry, Green Mill, The Click, The Comfort Zone, Jazz Café, Spices Jazz Room, Victory Reception for Mayor Daley, WGN News, various Chicago and suburban outdoor festivals such as: Taste of Chicago/Fox Live at the Taste, Abbeyville Festival, Andersonville Festival, Rock A Round The Block Festival, Rock for Kids Festival, Rock by the River Tribune Festival, etc…

For Booking info contact:
JESSE RICHARDSON
773-540-2893