Led Zeppelin icon John Paul Jones is set to make a live debut with his new band soon, announcing the first shows from Sons Of Chipotle.
Despite being one of the most overlooked members of Led Zeppelin, bassist John Paul Jones has by no means been one to sit back and take it easy.
In addition to releasing solo records, serving as a member of Them Crooked Vultures, performing with Diamanda Galás, Seasick Steve, and producing records for the likes of the Butthole Surfers, Jones has been something of an unsung hero in the music world.
Now, it appears as though he has a brand new project, with Sons Of Chipotle set to make their live debut in Japan early in September.
Consisting of John Paul Jones piano and electronics, and Finnish musician Anssi Karttunen on cello and electronics, the duo will appear at Japan’s Pit Inn in Shinjuku on September 3rd and 5th.
“Sons of Chipotle cover an uncommonly vast area of the musical map,” a post on John Paul Jones’ website reads.
“It is incredibly rare to find two of the finest musicians in the world performing in such an intimate setting for what will be a series of remarkable concerts. Both musicians are known to be curious minds, always ready to learn and to discover.
“When they improvise, borders disappear, they are free to migrate beyond prejudices, across continents. In a world where walls are being built and people are told where they cannot go, Sons Of Chipotle want music to be a place of openness.”
While the pair will also be joined by guest musicians Otomo Yoshihide (Ground Zero) and Jim O’Rourke (Sonic Youth) on these gigs, this isn’t their first appearance together, with Jones and Karttunen previously working together in Tres Coyotes earlier this year alongside composer Max Lindberg.
The pair haven’t shared any recordings of this new project yet, so you might want to make your way over to Japan this September to check them out!
Check out John Paul Jones and Anssi Karttunen in Tres Coyotes:
