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jon ben berger

"what are we wating for"

Uppsala , Sweden

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my biography

Jon Ben Berger grew up on the East coast, a teenager in love with Folk and Jazz music. He grew into a singer-songwriter who had the good fortune of crossing paths with Pete Seeger. Seeger recognized Jon's gift and brought him to the monthly BROADSIDES magazine concerts at New York's Village Gate. At this time, Jon worked under the name Toby Ben and began getting stage time at clubs such as the Gaslight and The Bitter End. He also became a favourite on the Bitter End1s college circuit tours. These dates proved a valuable training ground for an artist that has always been singled out for his abilities with a live audience. A foaray to the west coast reaped a contract with L.A's Venture Records, for whom he recorded WAKE UP TO THE SUNSHINE, an album which is, even now, being discovered by a new generation of listeners. His next effort, Don't Lie To Me, Baby, was a single for Columbia Records as the Toby Ben Blues Band. The lure of the San Francisco music scene saw Jon forming a fusion band there, the Burning Bush. The band played regularly at the Half Moon Bay concerts and a tape of those performances caught the attention of senior A&R producer at Columbia Records, John Hammond. Hammond had discovered Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan and became a staunch supporter of Jon at the label. The resultant buzz brings Berger back to New York and his status as a featured act at the city's venues. Nurtured by the avant-garde art scene around him, and his fellow denizens of the Chelsea Hotel, Jon enjoyed multi-media collaborations with members of the Phillip Glass Ensemble, director Shirley Clarke and dancers from Merce Cunningham's troupe. He also creates music with the Tony Williams Lifetime, Jack Bruce, Jimi Hendrix and lands a role in HAIR at Broadway1s Biltmore Theater. In recent years, Jon has enjoyed success as an artist in Sweden, where he has raised his family. His voice has become familiar in commercials and releases on Elektra Sweden include MASTERPIECE IN STONE and FORT GREEN PARK. His career in production and arrangement has also found him in good company, producing albums for Victoria Tolstoy, Dilba, Ardis, Peach Of A Time and JJ Marsh.and Ladislaus Horatius.. Jon also has played with some of best living Sweden including - Brian Kramer , Jair Rohm Wells, James Bradly Jr, Derrick January, Marcelo Nunez,Mats Qwabfobdt,Christer Lyssabides, Chuck Anthony, Marten Sörbom,Tore Berglund and many many more. 2007 finds Jon's music as the lead motif in a new film, SAINT FRANCIS by Ezra Allen Gould, being released in January, Staring Dita Von Teese.

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Title: DEDICATION TO NEW YORK IN TWO PARTS
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Description: THE DESPERATE FEELING IN THE WORLD LEFT AFTER 9-11
Title: THE DEVIL IS LAUGHING JUMBO GUMBO VODOO HARDCORE RUFF MIX
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Description: What happens when your not paying attention
Title: WOMAN OF THE NILE
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Description: EAST AFRICAN FOLK SONG /R&B
Title: Dance for Peace in three parts
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Description: World music made for 50 preformers

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06/30/2008 --
JENNIFER DREAMS
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member image Luddmann | 19 days ago
Wow, just came across your profile, Dedication to New york in two parts, nice song, somewhere between Ian dury and Zappa..

Ludde
member image Luddmann | 19 days ago
Wow, just discovered your profile, nice songs, would like to be your friend
member image Ann Van Canegem | 7 months ago
Hi Jon, thank you for voting on our song.
It gave me a warm feeling to find your message when I opened my space. Sorry that it took a few days, but I was too busy to look at it.
But anyway, all the best for your music
Warm greetings from Ann
member image aeronaut | 7 months ago
Hi Jon,

I came over to listen to your latest track, the NY Dedication.
Great piece, I voted for it.
Did you know I also wrote a song a few days after the 9/11 attacks?
The title is "All My Dreams" and you can listen to it on the mi7 page of Ann (my singer):
http://community.mi7.com/profile/11159

I don't know if you are familiar with the Vigil project. This is a really great collection of songs inspired by 9/11.
A compelling cd from artists in the Village. Suzanne Vega was involved too.
http://www.vigilcd.org/index.htm

Still like your devil-piece very much.

I would appreciate it very much, if you would take the time to check out the latest songs from our "Songs of Love and Loss" project: "When there's no hope" (on my page) and "Taken" (on Ann's page).

Wishing you all the best,

Jef
member image HUMANOISE | 8 months ago
Hi, Jon!
you are perfect!
You are Real World Music creator, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why Do you understand south eastern air so Deeply??!!!
You are amazing!
Thanks anyway!
Wish your luck!
Seeyaa
I wanna be your friends.

by HUMANOISE..>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... . .. . . .
member image flamingbess | 8 months ago
Hey Jon, thanks a lot for your nice comment on our profile. This kind of feedback from musician fella's and fans is why we continue with our music - You music is amazing especially Painter in Paris is one of my favourites. And also the stufff which you do with your other band here is amazing.
member image Fireman | 9 months ago
Peaches and creme ... love your gumbo ... it`s like Dr. John dancing with Trevor Horn. The devil will clime here at MI7 no doubt laughing and yes ... that`s the way I remember Paris from long ago.
member image The Link | 9 months ago
Hey Jon, Jon: thanks to listen to our work and by your kind words. I love The Devil is Laughing JBdoo!, Great sound Mate!
A Great Hug,
Walter
member image ACSS | 9 months ago
Hey Jon Ben, just to say thanks and that we are very glad to hear your compliments about our Song "Total Daneben" - especially as all of your songs are very well produced and of very very high quality. Thanks and nice to be your friend.
member image Richard Thomas | 9 months ago
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the request. I'll be happy to be your friend, cause I like your music. Like Aeronaut, I gave my 10 to The devil, although Woman of the Nile is probably my favorite.
Success!
Richard
member image aeronaut | 9 months ago
Hi Jon,

I enjoyed all tracks very much.
Your music is as impressive as your bio.
I gave a 10 to the devil, I'm sure he's laughing now...

jef
member image 10th finger | 9 months ago
Hi Jon,
Great great music you´ve got here,
came by to say hi and drop a vote for you,
Take care,
10th
member image shannon gallant | 11 months ago
You are of Tom Waits, Cohen,and the class of sting in one! Amazing!
xx
member image Mindmovie | 11 months ago
Checking out the real world contest I stumbled across your tracks again. No need to say that I still admire your work - so you've got my votes JB
member image niteshift | 11 months ago
Hey Jon,

Was just listeneing to Dance for Peace. Cool vibe, nice arrangement, everything sits well. It sure gets my vote.

cheers, niteshift
member image longmansleep | about 1 year ago
congratulations - great work ...
...greetings from southern germany
niko
member image Mindmovie | about 1 year ago
Thanks for checking out my music. I am honoured hat you like For the one's we love. There are no lyrics for this song - it was my intention to express my feelings via my guitar.
member image Mindmovie | about 1 year ago
Hi Jon Ben, you are a maestro my friend - love all your tracks - pretty cool arrangements and great production. Congratulations mate and thanks for your friendship
member image niteshift | about 1 year ago
Hey Jon,

Thanks some silky R&B mate. Very smooth, great layering and arrangement. Especially like "Painter". Cool stuff.

cheers, niteshift

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