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Jon and Lynn, from New York, comprising Jon Burr (bass) and Lynn Stein (vocals) got together in June 2009 after first meeting over a decade earlier. In the interim John Burr already an established Jazz Bass player at that time, continued to develop his profile and skill, whilst Lynn a talented artist established a successful career as an artist and curator.

While a jazz bass player and a vocalist may not make immediate sense on the indie bands blog,  at least watching the video before dismissing this as yet another one of my eccentricities.

Yes, I am a sucker for a strong Bass line and having had a Cockatoo myself, how could I not take an interest. The clarity and striking clean sound of the combination of voice and bass with nothing to cover any weaknesses, demonstrates the strength of the this duo making them absolutely deserving of a place on the indie bands blog.

The depth of the music explored by Jon and Lynn, would comfortably keep an orchestra with plenty to do, the fact that they take these tunes to the absolute bare minimum and make such a powerful impact, is a testament to both the vocal skills of Lynn and the bass playing of Jon. I look forward to seeing how this concept duo fair over the longer term.

‘Never my love’ featuring Farrar the cockatoo.

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I may be an old punk rocker, but I appreciate strong musicianship, which Jon and Lynn demonstrate in spades.

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