JP and Friends is headed by renowned British guitarist Jeff Purchon who has played and toured with some of music's greats including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix), Robert Palmer, Buddy Miles, Vernon Reid (Living Color) and Clive Bunker (from Jethro Tull) to name but a few.  

JP and Friends is a pro-level band covering a wide range of pop / blues / rock / soul / funk hits.    Covers include Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Rait, Eric Clapton, Joss Stone and John Mayer to name a few.

There are three vocalists on the front line led by the amazing Suzanne Buell.  A former Stax recording artist and alumni of Boston Conservatory, Suzanne is a lifelong performer, early childhood music educator, and administrative director of the Threshold Singers of Indian Hill Music.  Suzanne's musical career started in Memphis, TN and California.  She performed with her band at the Memphis Music Festival, and has performed both solo and in ensemble with the Memphis Symphony Chorus, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Chorus, Boston Community Choir, NEC Millenium Choir, and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir. 

Sharing the vocal spotlight is the incredibly talented  Vicki Zelski.  Vicki has sung in many genres from jazz to pop to gospel music. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she has performed with the Boston Pops Gospel Choir, the Boston community Choir, the Millennium choir and has sung the National Anthem at Red Sox games.

JP and friends features a solid rhythm section featuring New York's Ron Pastore on bass,  the amazing keyboard talents of Michael Valdez and last but not least, David Sanborn's rival, Brad Kohl on Sax.  Other high-level friends drop in on the band from time to time hence the name.

The aim of the band is to make a night memorable and get people on the dance floor and having a good time.   Let us know how we can make your day.


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