Pianist and singer Jon Cleary visits with host John Floridis and discussed his several decade musical journey. Born in the rural British village of Cranbrook, Kent, where he was raised in a musical family Cleary flew to New Orleans in 1981 for an initial pilgrimage and took a cab straight from the airport to the Maple Leaf Bar. Deciding to stay in New Orleans, Cleary recorded his first album of nine, to date, in 1989. His ever-elevating profile led to global touring work in the bands of Taj Mahal, John Scofield, Dr. John, and Bonnie Raitt. Cleary has led his own group, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, for over two decades now. In 2015 Jon and his band won a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album.
Musician's Spotlight: Jon Cleary
