John Stiver
Uptown Jazz Funk
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Boy Blue Byte
Boy Blue Byte
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Independent artist John Stiver drops "Boy Blue Byte", a Smooth Jazz track on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Boy Blue Byte" has peaked at #15 in the Smooth Jazz category on SoundClick. Discover "Boy Blue Byte" and the rest of the John Stiver discography on SoundClick.
007 reggae rock
007 reggae rock
A Smooth Jazz track by John Stiver.
SoundClick artist John Stiver presents "007 reggae rock", a remarkable release in the Smooth Jazz genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. John Stiver continues to build a Smooth Jazz catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
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SoundClick artist John Stiver presents "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Clockwise Jazz Trio)", a remarkable release in the Jazz genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. John Stiver continues to build a Jazz catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Bewitched (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
Bewitched (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
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SoundClick artist John Stiver presents "Bewitched (Clockwise Jazz Trio)", a remarkable release in the Jazz genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Bewitched (Clockwise Jazz Trio)" has peaked at #20 in the Jazz General category on SoundClick. John Stiver is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Jazz music directly to fans worldwide.
I Cover the Waterfront (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
I Cover the Waterfront (Clockwise Jazz Trio)
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"I Cover the Waterfront (Clockwise Jazz Trio)" is a Jazz track by John Stiver on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "I Cover the Waterfront (Clockwise Jazz Trio)" is part of the John Stiver catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
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“This project is about trying to spread feelings of warmth and positivity; sounds which soothe you, move you, and groove you.”
Band/artist history
John began playing the guitar in 1988, and has been playing professionally since 1992. He started his career playing in blues bands, in and around Vancouver, and later branched out into funk, jazz, and rock music. John has toured throughout Western Canada on the college and club circuit. He has studied music at Loyola University in New Orleans, and with Lorne Lofsky at Toronto’s Humber College. His recordings include two independent CD’s with the band Workshop (“Urban Evolution” and “Rejuvenated”) and a number of sessions and television commercials. John has been a repeat performer in Vancouver’s DuMaurier International Jazz Festival, as well as the Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival.
John is currently finishing up his first solo project, “Uptown Jazz-Funk”. Recorded over the period of several months at Vancouver’s Stella Sound, the album’s tunes contain a heavy dose of New Orleans funk, combined with what he describes as “...smooth urban grooves with a hint o’ the blues.” During the writing of this project John drew upon such influences as George Benson, The Meters, and Steely Dan for inspiration. “Uptown Jazz-Funk” features the talents of Max Murphy on tenor sax, Mike Kenney on keyboards, Dave Hall and Andy Milne on bass, and Geoff Hicks on the drums. “Part of the fun of these tunes is that the players are some of my closest friends.” says John. “The sessions were so comfortableI had so much trust in what those guys would play.” The results produced by the sessions reflect the warmth, and the deep roots shared by these musicians. Sit back and enjoy!
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I play mostly in the Vancouver area right now as I have a young child. I will begin touring again in 2005.
Your musical influences
George Benson, The Meters, Steely Dan, John Scofield, Miles Davis and a million others.
What equipment do you use?
Guitars
’72 Reissue Fender Thinline Telecaster
1976 Ibanez Artist
1987 Fender Strat
De Armond X-155
Amplifiers
1968 Fender Super Reverb
1974 Fender Deluxe
Mesa Boogie Mark III
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