A.J. Croce "Twelve Tales"

From his debut as a jazz influenced blues-based artist to his evolution into a pop music iconoclast, singer-songwriter A.J. Croce has traveled a circuitous musical road. Now, with Twelve Tales, A.J. unveils his most ambitious recording project to date: A dozen new tracks recorded by legendary producers across a variety of American cities to be released one song each month, concluding with the complete full length CD release at the conclusion of 2013.His new single "Rollin On" was a co-written with legendary songwriter and musician Leon Russell. The son of legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce, A.J.'s musical evolution was inspired by a broad spectrum of styles including classic rhythm and blues, folk, and British rock. Over A.J.'s 20 year career began with his first tour at age 18 opening up for B.B. King. He has shared the stage with an innumerable list of eclectic artists from Dave Matthews to Ray Charles, Béla Fleck to James Brown, Lyle Lovett to Morphine, and Rod Stewart to Lenny Kravitz. He will be celebrating what would have been his Dads the late, GREAT Jim Croces 70th birthday August 9 at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco will be a special night with 4 to 5 Jim Croce songs throughout the night, paying tribute to his life and music. This year he would be 70. Spread the news and come celebrate! Itll be a one-of-a-kind night." “A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” - Willie Nelson

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