The New Jump Blues ensemble showcases dynamic front man Antonio "Huggy Bear" Fargas who gained fame an as actor earning the nickname as the iconic street character from the mid-'70s television series Starsky & Hutch. The New Jump Blues also features additional vocalists Adrian Battle and Airreal Watkins and is packaged as an exuberant revue-style stage show with dazzling choreography giving its audience an authentic dancehall experience reminiscent of the 40’s and 50’s. The self-titled debut CD offers an explosive cornucopia of hot jump blues grooves giving the listener a vivd glimpse right back into the era in which this infectious sound originated. Classic racks like "Bloodshot Eyes" and new original material like "Mama's Got To Have Two" represent the essence of the jump blues style. Other original New Jump Blues songs include the jazzy "You Showed Me" are great examples of the of the band's versatility. The New Jump Blues project is a definite must have for any be-bop/jump blues/mambo/swing dance party.