Not only has Jeff done great musical
work to this point (and he is nothing short of manic in his work ethic) but he has yet to do his greatest work, as the progression
in the quality of his successive albums will attest. He is a gold mine artistically and financially for the person wise enough
to grasp his awesome potential and promote it. He needs serious representation and for that there will be a significant reward. Although Jeff's newest album is out, it still needs
some energy behind getting it heard, played, sold, etc. Please utilize your resources to assist Jeff in getting this
music to his adoring public, and those who have yet be be blown away by his amazing performances!
Thanks in advance
for your assistance, your consideration, and your support.
Below are some entries from Jeff’s
website guestbook that illustrate his fans’ passion. He has also received critical acclaim from the gatekeepers of blues
criticism.
Chip Eagle, owner and editor
of Blues Revue magazine (the most widely circulated publication in the industry) considers Jeff among today’s
most talented blues musicians. Other critics appear to strongly agree. Below are some of their comments as well.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES:
Jeff Chaz has traveled and played the
Blues for many years! Originally from Creole, Louisiana, his travels finally brought him to the Home of the Blues, Memphis,
Tennessee, where the favorite music of his formative years began. While in Memphis, Jeff won the first Beale Street
Blues Society award, and played many festivals in the area.
Jeff moved back to New Orleans in 1997.
"The Louisiana dirt was calling me back,” he states. He had the wherewithal
to coin and successfully trademark the apropos moniker “Bourbon Street Bluesman ™.”
Jeff's unique style of Blues incorporates
the taste of Memphis combined with the mixture of New Orleans rhythms. "It is Memphis barbecue meeting up with
New Orleans gumbo," quips Chaz.
FAN MAIL: (these are
only a few of the many, many entries in Jeff’s Guestbook)
“My boyfriend & I enjoyed your
music so much that we didn't want you to stop playing…I went to hear jazz, blues, etc. and boy did I get more than I
even expected.”
“Hi Jeff, Thanks for making our
trip one to remember!! Your CD is great!!”
“Once in a blue moon does a performer
knock your socks off. I feel privileged to have heard him”
CRITICAL REVIEW: (again,
just a few samples)
Excerpt from review of “Cooking
In Old Grease” - by Peter Lauro (The Blewzzman) - April 2004
I have to admit that doing a review on
the new JEFF CHAZ CD, "COOKIN' IN OLD GREASE", was nearly impossible for me. I mean how can I sit here and review a CD that
I can't get past the second track of? Every time song two, "INSTRUMENT OF PLEASURE", ended I kept reaching for the remote
and hitting replay. This is one hell of a blues song. I think topping the phenomenal, fiery guitar work and the feelings filled
vocals on this cut will not be an easy task. This not being on the W. C. Handy Award Nominations list as "BEST BLUES SONG
OF THE YEAR" was a big oversight by the nominators.
Excerpt from review of “Tired
Of Being Lonely” - Kathleen A. Rippey (offBEAT Magazine)
He burns on the Albert King-ish “Everybody
Knows” and admits, “Working with Albert greatly influenced my style, especially my string bending. He
was the wildest at that I’ve seen and terrific vocalist.” About Jerry Lee Lewis, he says, “Jerry Lee taught
me not to be afraid to do anything!” That attitude shines throughout on this CD. Chaz’s ability to find
the humor and pathos in his day-to-day dealings and build his experience into sturdy works of blues through strong storytelling
and playing takes this CD several notches above the norm.