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Jeff Golub
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 15, 1955 Copley Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2015 (aged 59) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, rock, blues, smooth jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1980–2014 |
| Labels | Atlantic, GRP |
| Associated acts | Avenue Blue, Rod Stewart, Billy Squier |
Jeff Golub (born April 15, 1955 – died January 1, 2015) was a talented American jazz guitarist. He had his own successful solo career and also led a band called Avenue Blue. Jeff was also known for playing with many famous rock and pop musicians, especially Rod Stewart from 1988 to 1995.
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About Jeff Golub
Jeff Golub was born in Copley Township, Ohio. When he was growing up, he listened to many different kinds of music. These included pop, rock, blues, funk, and R&B. He loved music so much that he went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston in the 1970s.
In 1980, Jeff moved to New York City. There, he started working with rock guitarist Billy Squier. This was the beginning of his amazing music journey.
His Music Journey
During the 1980s and 1990s, Jeff Golub became a "sideman." This means he played guitar for other famous musicians during their concerts and recordings. He worked with big names like Ashford & Simpson, Tina Turner, John Waite, Dar Williams, Vanessa Williams, and Peter Wolf.
One of his most famous jobs was playing with Rod Stewart. Jeff recorded and toured with Rod Stewart for seven years, from 1988 to 1995. He was also a member of Dave Koz and the Kozmos. This was the house band for The Emeril Lagasse Show, a TV show.
Solo Albums and Bands
Jeff Golub also created his own music. In 1988, he released his first solo album called Unspoken Words. A few years later, in 1994, he started his own band, Avenue Blue. Their first album was named Avenue Blue Featuring Jeff Golub.
Later, for his album Out of the Blue in 1999, he decided to release it simply as Jeff Golub. He also recorded a blues album with Billy Squier, Peter Wolf, and John Waite. In 2011, he made an album with a blind jazz pianist named Henry Butler.
Facing Challenges
In 2011, Jeff Golub faced a big challenge. He lost his eyesight because of pressure on his optic nerve. This made it very hard for him to see.
In September 2012, he had another scary moment. He accidentally fell onto the subway tracks. Luckily, people nearby quickly helped him. He was taken to the hospital but only had minor injuries. Soon after this, he released an album called Train Keeps A Rolling with keyboardist Brian Auger.
In 2014, Jeff was diagnosed with a serious illness called progressive supranuclear palsy. This disease affected his body and health. In the spring of 2015, Jeff Golub sadly passed away from this illness. He was just a few months shy of his 60th birthday.
Discography
As leader
- Unspoken Words (Gaia, 1988)
- Avenue Blue Featuring Jeff Golub (Bluemoon/Rhino, 1994)
- Naked City (Bluemoon/Atlantic, 1996)
- Nightlife (Bluemoon/Atlantic, 1997)
- Out of the Blue (Bluemoon/Atlantic, 1999)
- Dangerous Curves (GRP, 2000)
- Do It Again (GRP, 2002)
- Soul Sessions (Verve, 2003)
- Temptation (Narada, 2005)
- Grand Central (Narada, 2007)
- Six String Santa (Metro Café, 2007)
- Blues for You (E1, 2009)
- The Three Kings (E1, 2011)
- Train Keeps A Rolling with Brian Auger (E1, 2013)
- The Vault (E1, 2015)
See also
In Spanish: Jeff Golub para niños
