Artist description No Artificial Colors is a unique sound experience, built on well-crafted, eclectic songwriting, powerful playing, and soulful vocals. Founded by NYC singer/songwriters Jeff Chaffa (guitar/vocals) and Ahmed Kharem (drums/vocals), and joined by bassist Mike Davis, No Artificial Colors blends rock, blues, soul, country, and world rhythms into a rich sound stew.

Music Style Mmmmm. Many.

Musical Influences Rock, Blues, Soul, Folk, Jazz, Celtic, Country. . .

Similar Artists Don't fall for that.

Artist History Jeff Chaffa -- Guitar/Lead Vocals************************Jeff Chaffa's vocals are at once raw and soulful, and are identifiable as a unique sound. He is also an exceptional blues/rock guitarist, who developed his style by combining a self-taught approach with the more polished elements of blues/rock greats. He has appeared in many venues in the NYC area as well as in various clubs throughout the U.S. Jeff's vocal and guitar ability was honed through several early rock cover band experiences and his solo original acoustic-turned-rock trio, which began in NYC. He writes and arranges for the band. *****************Ahmed Kharem -- Percussion/Bck. Vocals******************* During the past decade, Ahmed Kharem has performed with notable jazz artists, such as Barry Harris, as well as numerous NYC underground groups, such as Glim. He also appeared with Jeff Buckley and Stereolab, and has performed on NYC and regional college radio. Coming mainly from a jazz background, Ahmed plays with the concept and feel of a jazz musician and the raw emotion and power of a rock drummer. His melodic approach is a crucial component to the band’s core sound. As a multi-instrumentalist (drums, keys, guitar, vocals), Ahmed also writes and arranges for the band. **************Mike Davis -- Bass***************** Mike plays bass with us, though we've heard that he kills on accordian as well. He's a jazz cat, with a degree in jazz performance and composition from the University of North Texas in Denton, but he actually likes to play pop. Mike has performed with the cabaret group Little Jack Melody & His Young Turks, Airto Moreira, Pancho Sanchez, Doc Cheetham, and his own avant-garde jazz ensembles "anonymous" and "sand." Of course, when he plays rock, he knows how to rock. . . and swing . . .

Group Members Jeff Chaffa - Lead Vocals/Guitar; Ahmed Kharem - Bck Vocals/Percussion/Piano; Mike Davis - Bass

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Coloring Outside the Lines

Press Reviews "With careful attention to song craft and heartfelt musicianship, No Artificial Colors adeptly builds to feverish, bluesy climaxes. Drummer Kharem and bassist Farmer weave a lush tapestry, while Chaffa's driving guitar riffs and yearning vocals twist the center of this emotional hurricane. No Artificial Colors restores my faith in contemporary rock." ~ Ed Morales, New York Newsday

Location New York City, NY - USA

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