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On the heels of the award winning album , “Down in the Groove”, guitarist, singer,song writer and producer, Jack de Keyzer is back with the Juno Award winning(Blues Album of the Year 2003) “6 String Lover.” The album showcases deKeyzer’s unique ability to mix music from different genres and eras into expres-sions that are both modern and timeless.

6 String Lover’s fourteen original compositions take the listener on a musicaljourney. From the contemporary blues of Deal Me In, to the 1930’s Delta blues of 6String Lover, de Keyzer’s blues traverse time and place with a virtuostic andmusical ease. En route, de Keyzer visits the sounds of Chicago, Memphis, Texas,and the Mississippi Delta all the while showcasing his soulful voice and sizzlingguitar. ”I love all styles of music,” says de Keyzer “just as long as there’s bluesrunning through it.” He adds, “I tried to write songs that were structurally classicand open so that the musicians would have lots of room to move inside them, butalso that had strong enough hooks, lyrics and arrangements that they would standout as original blues songs. I also wanted to write in some of my favourite bluesstyles too. I love West Side blues, Memphis soul, jazz...jump blues.”

Born in London, England, de Keyzer has lived in Canada since 1965. A professional musician since the age of 18,de Keyzer has worked with King Biscuit Boy, Ronnie Hawkins , Robert Gordon, the Bop Cats , Blue Rodeo andmany of his musical heros, Bo Diddley , John Hammond Jr., Etta James and Otis Rush. De Keyzer has led his ownband since 1985, starting at legendary Toronto club the Cameo Lounge where he performed for 5 years. Bob Dylanstopped in one evening and declared that if, ”Jack de Keyzer was from LA, New York or Chicago, he’d be famous.”

De Keyzer has released 4 CD’s “Hard Working Man” (Warner Music Canada 1991) “Wild at Heart” (1994) “Down inthe Groove (blue star 1999), nominated for the 2000 Juno and won Maple Blues and Jazz Report’s Blues Album ofthe Year and his latest, “6 String Lover”, 2004 Juno Award winner, “Blues Album of the Year.”

An exciting entertainer, soulful singer and electrifying guitarist, Jack de Keyzer continues to delight a vast spectrumof music lovers wherever he performs. He performs 200+ engagements yearly and tours throughout Canada, theUSA, Mexico and Europe. He has performed at many major blues festivals & corporate events including the BBKing Blues Festival and the Montreal International Festival of Jazz. 6 String Lover is the latest milestone in thelifelong musical journey of a contemporary blues journeyman.

AWARDSJuno: 6 String Lover/ Blues Album of the Year 2003Maple Blues Awards : Entertainer of the Year 2004Guitarist of the Year 2004Electric Act of the Year 2004Down in the Groove/ Blues Album of the Year 2000Blues With A Feeling Award (Lifetime Achievement) 2001Jazz Report Award : Down in the Groove/Blues Album of the Year 2000Juno Nomination : Down in the Groove/Blues Album of the Year 2000Real Blues Award : Live Act of the Year 2001Guitarist of the Year 1999 & 2002 (tie with Mel Brown)

Co-produced by de Keyzer and Maple award winning producer Alec Fraser, 6 String Lover features de Keyzer’s steady touring band with guests, a rocking band of long time friends. We had a great time recording ‘6 String Lover’as well as ‘Down in the Groove’”, says de Keyzer. Both were recorded ”live off the floor” with a very minimal amountof overdubbing, adding to the urgency, intimacy and authenticity associated with those kinds of records.

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6 STRING LOVER (2002) 2003 JUNO WINNER"Blues Album of the Year"

"There's a line-up of people wanting to borrow it. (6 String Lover) It's that good. He's b-b-bad to the bone. Get your own!" Gary Curtis Hamilton Spectator

"Jack de Keyzer's guitar playing and singing both have a commanding presenceand he pulled out all the stops on this CD. I hope one of the 'major' labels pick upthis CD." A+ Christopher Michaels (London Scene)

"De Keyzer displays the mastery of straight-ahead blues, funk and soul that hasearned him a reputation as one of the best musicians in this country." CamHayden, Vue Weekly

"Hot Stuff.." Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal

HARD WORKING MAN (1991)

"De Keyzer has whipped up a storm of rocking songs that should appeal toeveryone from blues purists to folks who like their rock'n roll with a RollingStones approach. Universal...a gem!" Peter North Edmonton Sun

"Find Jack de Keyzer's records and play them to death because they repre-sent the essential spirit of rock'n roll." Colin Bryce Mohair Sweets / Winnipeg

DOWN IN THE GROOVE (2000) 2000 Juno Nomination / Maple BluesRecord of the Year/ Jazz Report Blues Record of the Year

"Down in the Groove should take de Keyzer's career to the next level. Thesongwriting is excellent...great guitar solos. Some of the tunes have thepotential to become blues classics...a mature artist who has found his voice. I'm betting this album will garner a Juno nomination." Christopher Michaels London Scene Magazine

"De Keyzer is at the top of his form...wicked, awesome, true blues. A brilliantchannel of positive musical energy. This album will be constantly spinningon my CD player for a long time." Luca D'Addario Tandem News Toronto

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WILD AT HEART (1994)

"A joyous celebration...gorgeous blues that smoke. Superb!" John Emms Timmins Daily Press

"Beautifully written and crafted. Equally gifted as Colin James or JeffHealey" Network Magazine

"Blues grit and soul with a rocker's urgent pacings and a country singer'sheartfelt insistence on plain speaking. Potential superstar!" Gary 17 T.O. Nite

"Possibly the greatest guitarist Canada has spawned in thegenres of Blues and Rock 'n' Roll" Andy Grigg Real Blues Magazine

"De Keyzer displays the mastery of straight-ahead blues, funkand soul that has earned him a reputation as one of the bestmusicians in this country." Cam Hayden, Vue Weekly (Edmonton)

"A coveted super-hero in Canada. 6 String Lover blends blueswith elements of jazz, soul, r&b and early rock'n'roll."Eric Thom (Blues Revue)

"Stepping in for MIck Taylor, the ex- Stones guitarist, didn't fazede Keyzer. Playing hot tunes from his latest album, 6 StringLover, he shone."James Reaney (London Free Press)

"Blues bands would kill to sound as good as this crew"Peter North (Edmonton Journal)

"Multi-talented Jack de Keyzer, a gifted songwriter, a meanguitarist and a smooth, sultry singer." Ruth Schweitzer (Maple Blues Magazine)

"One of the current blues greats...easily in the upper ranks." Colin Bryce (Blues Quarterly)

"A guitar-slinger of rare talent" Kerry Doole MapleBlues/Toronto Blues Society

"Smoking...wicked...de Keyzer's track record of being one ofCanada's best guitarists is NOT hype!" John Emms (Timmins Daily Press)

"The guy's a killer!" John Mackie Vancouver Sun

"One of the premiere guitarists in Canada" Nick Krewen (Hamilton Spectator)

"If you think the hippest, hottest bands are coming out of LosAngeles, you are mistaken! More power to Jack de Keyzer,come show the Americans what we've been missing!" KathyPellizzi (Los Angeles Film & Music)

"Full of rhythm, alive, swinging and joyful. Blues that gets youup dancing. Universal, ageless, a Master!" G Loiselle (La Frontiere Rouyn Noranda)

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