The John Popper Project is an American

United States

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 fusion music

Fusion Music

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 group. The band's style is a combination of rock

Rock music

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, hip hop

Hip hop music

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, and improvisational

Musical improvisation

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 jazz

Jazz

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The group formed out of a jam session

Jam session

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 in San Francisco in December 2003 which featured John Popper

John Popper

John Popper is an American musician and songwriter.He is most famous for his role as frontman of rock band Blues Traveler performing harmonica, guitar and vocals...

 of Blues Traveler

Blues Traveler

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, Rob Wasserman

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 of RatDog

Ratdog

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, and DJ Logic

DJ Logic

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The lineup of the Project is John Popper on harmonica

Harmonica

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 and vocals

Singing

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, DJ Logic on turntables

Phonograph

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, Tad Kinchla

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 on bass guitar

Bass guitar

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, and Marcus Bleecker on drums

Drum kit

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The group released a self-titled album

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 in October 2006 and performs concerts during breaks in Blues Traveler's touring schedule. The band has performed with guest musicians from jazz and jam bands, including Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

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, Warren Haynes

Warren Haynes

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, and Col. Bruce Hampton.

The John Popper Project Featuring DJ Logic

The John Popper Project released their debut album on October 3, 2006.

Track listing

1. "Lapdance"
2. "Everything"
3. "All Good Children"
4. "In The Midst"
5. "Fire In Her Kiss"
6. "Louisiana Sky"
7. "Trigger"
8. "Horses"
9. "Took"
10. "Morning Light"
11. "Open Hand"
12. "Show Me"
13. "Pack Your Love"