Artist description ISHI performs an eclectic repertoire of original jazz-nuanced pop/rock songs. Frontwoman Lea Pritchard has been compared stylistically to the likes of influences as diverse as Natalie Merchant, Janis Joplin and Edie Brickell, while the adept riffs of guitarist Chris Cooper have drawn comparisons to Clapton, Zappa and Eric Johnson. Keyboardist Farrar Hudkins has put a pop spin on his classical piano and jazz training to contribute delectable melodies and rhythms to the songwriting, while Matt Carter's thirteen years' experience has equipped him to provide a rock-solid foundation in the form of a shimmering backdrop of drums.

Music Style original pop/rock influenced by jazz

Musical Influences Natalie Merchant, Steely Dan, Sheryl Crow, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Gonzo, Steve Gadd, Billie Holliday, Bruce Hornsby, Led Zeppelin, Suzanne Vega, Cowboy Junkies, Ani Difranco, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Edie Brickell, Elton John, 10,000 Maniacs, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Ben Harper, Sarah McLachlan, Carole King, Shawn Colvin, Peter Gabriel, Beth Orton, the Cranberries, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Erykah Badu, Janis Joplin, Portishead, Emily Richards, Marvin Gaye, Joan Osborne, Amy Grant, Nancy Griffith, U2, Paul Simon, Star Wars, Sade, Vivaldi.

Similar Artists Natalie Merchant, Steely Dan, Sheryl Crow, Jimi Hendrix, Cowboy Junkies, Ani Difranco, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Edie Brickell, Elton John, Paula Cole, 10000 Maniacs, Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin, Clapton

Artist History ISHI was formed in March 1999. Owing to the creativechemistry among the members, great songs have been written and afull-length release is due out in November '99.

Group Members Matt Carter: drums. Chris Cooper: guitar.Farrar Hudkins: keyboards. Lea Pritchard: vocals.

Instruments Vocals, guitar, keyboard, drums.

Albums ISHI EP (Enhanced CD due out this Spring)

Press Reviews "...the band is composed of superb musicians...Ishi is graced with an excellent keyboardist with the discipline of having a classical and jazz background...thus giving them a rich textural sound, with zappa-like licks from the guitar, and jazzy paradiddles from the drum section, to create entire moods...which are then brought to perfection by Lea Pritchard's ethereal vocal and elegantly reposed physical presence..." - CharlotteInternet.com, August '99

Location Charlotte, NC - USA

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