About

Harripaul's  Biography 

JEAN HARRIPAUL singer / guitarist / Drummer / Bass player 
Jean was born with the rhythm and vibe, having grown up with influences of Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, The Skids , The Armoury Show, Commodores, Culture, Uroy and Dillinger. Jean has previously worked as a session guitarist with The Christians, Dub Star, Russell Webb of Skids, Billy McKenzie of the Associates and Julian Cope. Jean signed to a new company who released a second single called ‘Cover Girl’, which did well in the charts in the U.K and Germany where Jean subsequently toured. Jean secured a prestigious support role with Roachford. Jean released ‘Time for Change’ later that year under his new stage name ‘Ikeya’, which sold well in England. In 2006, Jean recorded a new album called ‘Live your Life’ which sold well in Japan and Germany. The brand new album ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ showcases the band's mix of soulful rock music that highlights Jean’s breathtaking voice and inspired guitar playing. The band touches effortlessly on every influence from Reggae to R&B.

Avi Ben Ezra Keyboard player / song writer / producer 
Good sight reading, read charts, experienced in many styles, studio, live, improvise. sessions, recording, function gigs, deps, musicals etc.

Charles Bender session drummer for various bands of differing styles around the country for over 10 years. Playing a vast variety of genres at festivals, private functions, clubs and weddings.

Paul Linke is a north London based bassist who studied at the Guitar Institute under Terry Gregory. 
Paul has worked as a session bassist in the 1990s for "Last Big Town" a London pop rock band and was part of the live drum and bass movement with the acclaimed band "Voyager". 
After playing in the Fender blues band "the B.J. Ferrets" Paul decided to take a break from live music. 
Paul received a offer to pick up the bass again to work with Harripaul and jumped at the opportunity, his experience and warm style have added greatly to the live sound to create a rhythmic platform for the band.