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JEFF TO FEATURE ON NEW LES PAUL ALBUM.
Whilst in LA earlier this year, Jeff was in the studio to record his contribution for a new CD, due for release this summer to coincide with Les Paul's 90th birthday. The album, released by Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing, also features Eric Clapton, Sting, Joss Stone, Richie Sambora and a host of other musicians. More info on the album title and the release date as soon as we have it!
JEFF'S GUITAR RAISES $6,000 FOR CHARITY .
A Gibson guitar designed by Jeff for the "Rock The Cure" charity raised $6,000 at the celebrity auction on 3rd May 2005 at the Hard Rock Cafe` in LA.
The guitar featured an autographed metal plate, personally designed and crafted by Jeff in his workshop as detailed in the photos.
Jeff with Gibson Charity Guitar
Gibson Charity Guitar
Gibson Charity Guitar - close up
Jeff making plate for gui...
BID FOR A GUITAR DESIGNED BY JEFF!.
Jeff recently customised a Gibson Les Paul SG Special guitar as part of the "Rock The Cure" auction due to take place at the Hard Rock Cafe' in LA on 3rd May 2005. Although the event, which is in aid of the breast cancer research charity Expedition Inspiration Fund, is by invitation only it possible to bid for the guitars online at www.juliensauctions.com. Online bidding opens to the general publi...
JEFF MEETS THE QUEEN.
Jeff was a guest at the reception hosted by The Queen to honour British Music at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 1st March. More than 500 guests - both musicians and music industry personnel - were invited to the event, including Jimmy Page, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, Jamie Cullum and The Clash's Mick Jones.
JEFF ON NEW IMOGEN HEAP TRACK.
Jeff recently collaborated with singer Imogen Heap on the track 'Goodnight and Go' for her new album 'Speak For Yourself' due for release in 2005. The track has also been featured on the hit TV series 'The O.C.', and is available to download via Imogen's website - www.imogenheap.com.
JEFF PERFORMS AT MUSICARES.
Jeff joined a host of artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Shelby Lynne, Earth Wind and Fire, Jamie Cullum and Michael McDonald at the 15th Annual MusiCares dinner at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Friday 11th February. This year's event, produced by Phil Ramone, was honouring Brian Wilson and Jeff earned a standing ovation for his outstanding performances of Wilson's tr...
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SEE JEFF ON UK TV!.
Jeff performed at the UK Music Hall of Fame awards ceremony at the Hackney Empire in London on Thursday 11th November. Jeff and his band (Michael Mondesir on bass, Mark Mondesir on drums and Gary Husband on keyboards) played the Bob Marley song "Is This Love", which was sung by UK singer Beverley Knight, as a tribute to the late reggae artist. Marley was honoured as one of five "founder members" i...
'MY THING' OPENS NEW MEL GIBSON FILM.
Jeff's track 'My Thing' (from his 2003 album 'Jeff'), featuring Nancy Sorrell on vocals, is being used as the opening music for the film 'Paparazzi'.
The film, produced by Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey, & Steve McEveety, centres around the plight of a rising action-movie star, Bo Laramie, whose life is being plagued by paparazzi photographers.
The cast includes Cole Hauser (2 Fast 2 Furious, Hart'...
JEFF'S GUESTS....
Jeff was joined on stage at his London tour dates at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th June by a number of guests.
First up was model Nancy Sorrell, performing the Julie London song "Cry Me A River".
Nancy had also performed at the dates in Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle the previous weekend.
The outstanding Imogen Heap joined Jeff for two numbers in the middle ...
