JP Soars has spent over two decades building his reputation the way roots music was meant to be built: onstage, night after night, delivering a high-energy, blend of American blues and beyond. A fiery guitarist, soulful singer, and inventive songwriter, Soars moves effortlessly through blues, rock & roll, Latin grooves, country, and gypsy jazz—never confined by genre, always guided by feel.

That musical vision comes fully into focus on Gypsy Blue Revue, a project featuring acclaimed violinist Anne Harris (Keb Mo & Taj Mahal, Otis Taylor, Cracker). The partnership between Soars and Harris began in 2019 after crossing paths on the festival circuit and joining forces at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas. The chemistry was immediate, and what began as a one-off quickly turned into something bigger: a blend of songwriting styles and instrumental chops, set to a backdrop of Southern soul, roadhouse blues and rock, and eclectic folk music.

Gypsy Blue Review was tracked live at a studio in rural Ohio without click tracks or overdubs, capturing the immediacy and chemistry that have made them such a powerful draw. “We approached it exactly like a show,” says Soars. “All in one room, playing together. We just wanted it to sound like us.” The album also features JP Soars’ longtime band, drummer Chris Peet and bassist Cleveland Frederick.