TENTER CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM. Kingfish — already a modern blues icon at 23 years old — displays a level of musical maturity far beyond his years, playing with tons of dynamics and delicious tone to boot. It’s clear that Kingfish is well studied in all the great blues players of previous generations, with a vocabulary that is rich in fundamental blues language.
But like all the best blues players, Kingfish has a wonderful ear for melody and rhythmic phrasing. He successfully makes this blues vocabulary all his own, with a particular knack for combining major and minor pentatonic phrasing in a way that sounds lyrical, vocal and natural.
Kingfish, who hails from Clarksdale, Mississippi, has already — an astonishing achievement for such a young artist. As well as being an accomplished player, Kingfish is an excellent vocalist and storyteller — all important parts of a successful and relatable artist. In his early years, his unusual appreciation for the tradition of early blues and his natural musical talent led him to securing a strong local fanbase, even capturing the attention of seasoned pros like [] Tony Coleman.
