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Singer/songwriter Jefferson Fox has amazed audiences throughout the U.S. with tunes from past work, other inspiring aritsts and from his newest album, Animule which was released on August 15th of 2008 on his independent label, Outright Records. Jefferson's lyrical genius, compelling voice and quirky but beautiful guitar playing made this record an amazing work that will be remembered as a musical masterpiece for years to come. The songs and recordings range broadly in texture and style but maintain uniformity in their thoughtfulness, musical beauty and sonic excellence.
Animule was recorded and produced by Eric Weaver (Soulsavers, Twilight Singers, Beck, Britney Spears, Queen Latifah, etc.) at Conway Studios in Los Angeles in historic Studio A and Mastered by the legendary Gavin Lurssen of Lurssen Mastering (Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Alison Krauss/Robert Plant, Tom Waits...)
The players on Animule include
Joe Ayoub (Enrique Iglesias, Population Game, Liz Phair),
John Cranfield (Rancid, Pink, Lionel Richie),
Joshua Blanchard (Joni Mitchell, George Thorogood, Isobel Campbell/Mark Lanegan),
Jocelyn Kay Lee,
John Dona,
John Molino(The Fabulous Thunderbirds),
Scott Gilman (Terence Trent d'Arby, Chaka Khan, Foreigner, Alice Cooper)
Jefferson writes with deep insight about the dilemmas, disappointments and delights that inform the human condition. Listeners find in his music an awareness and understanding of those moments in life that find us with our defenses down or leave us confused. His voice evokes every emotion that a listener hopes for and brings to life songs that stay with us long after the record stops. His lyrics find us staring headlong into the events that bring his songs to life. He has been described as a James Taylor of the 21st Century but the creativity in his work brings many other names to the conversation including Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Leo Kottke and a host of others, all proving that what Jefferson Fox provides is a new flavor for music appreciators.
Jefferson's discography includes 'Wait For Words' (2007), 'Homecomings' (2005), Drench's 'Wahoo' (1995) and 'Buried' (1992). His solo career was reborn in 2005 and has blossomed as his growth as a musician and songwriter have formed a valid artist that is certain to become one of todays premier talents as audiences continue to become aware of Jefferson's gift.
Jefferson Fox is touring in support of Animule but is hard at work on another release which is also being produced by Eric Weaver. He is a 'don't miss' on the road and will be visiting your ears on radios everywhere soon.
Jefferson Fox was born in Southeast Missouri to Elbert and Jane Fox. The two divorced and Jefferson began his childhood as the step-son of Michael Allen, an Army pilot. At age 6 Jefferson began playing guitar. Other instruments followed and his passion for songwriting was born. Jefferson traveled the world with his family on military duties until 1991 when he graduated high school in Georgia. He then returned to Southeast Missouri and worked as a carpenter while playing music in several rock/alternative bands that he fronted and wrote material for. Jefferson married drummer Sharon Clark in 1994 and had two daughters. After his last band, 'All That Matters' broke up in 2003 Jefferson began performing solo and writing more. He and his family moved to Wyoming for two years during the completion of 'Wait For Words' in 2007 and stayed through the release of 'Animule' in 2008. They then returned to Southeast Missouri where Jefferson bases his operation today.
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