Chuck Jackson's Big Bad Blues Band:

Legendary Canadian blues crooner, Chuck Jackson cleverly pays tribute to Big Joe Turner on his new album, A Cup of Joe. Featuring twelve of Turner's most widely known hits including "Corrine Corrina," "Cherry Red," and "Lipstick, Powder & Paint," the album expertly navigates the waters of blues and early rock and roll, churning out a traditional R&B record reminiscent of 60s-era classics.
As the lead singer of the Canadian blues outfit Downchild, their last release, I Need A Hat, was nominated for Blues Album of the Year at the 2009 JUNO Awards, adding to the long list of nominations and awards he has received both with Downchild and as a solo artist. Winner of two Maple Blues Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2002, Chuck Jackson is one of Canada's most revered blues vocalists.
Chuck Jackson is Downchild's singer; the sort of openhearted, friendly guy who builds an instant rapport with audiences. He came to Downchild 22 years ago after a long career with a number of top Canadian bands. An Award Winning singer, who rates Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding and Junior Wells as major influences, Jackson's also is an excellent songwriter, and there are plenty of his songs on many of the groups recordings. He's also a fine harmonica player, and a special highlight of the band's performances is a harp duet with Mr. Downchild. Chuck is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival which has become an major event on the North American festival circuit. With Downchild he has been nominated for 3 Junos. Chuck has been nominated 5 times and won the Maple Blues Award, Male Vocalist of the Year twice. In 1999 and 2007. He was also honoured in 2002 with the Toronto Blues Society's prestigious Blues With a Feeling Award for his achievements during a distinguished career. In 2012 in April and October Chuck will be hosting Mississippi Golf and Blues Weeks and continue performing for his fans and friends all over the world. Now after 22 years with Downchild and 42 years in the Canadian Music Industry, Chuck says "Being able to play the music I love and entertain the wonderful people across Canada and around the world is certainly a dream come true and one I will continue to follow".