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Formed in the summer of 2002 by songwriters Kelly Jones (vocals and violin) and Jean-Paul De-Havilland (guitars), Essex-based Jack%u2019s Family embarked on a series of tours across the UK releasing the debut album %u2018Poetry of Souls%u2019 in 2002 and the EP %u2018Man in the White Coat%u2019 in 2004.

Described variously as %u201Ca morbid Lacuna Coil%u201D and %u201Cmoody classical dark rock, raw and thrillingly bombastic%u201D the line-up completed by drummer Nicholas J Spall, keyboardist Darren Tansley and bassist Rich Potter continued to play to a growing audience before undertaking their most ambitious recording to date.
Travelling to Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle they spent nearly two weeks locked away recording tracks for the new CD %u2018One Big Disguise%u2019 while filming the whole process for a documentary called %u2018Behind the Disguise%u2019. This audio-visual feast was just about to be released when Nick broke the terrible news that he had cancer. JF were left shattered by his death in October 2008, but driven by Nick%u2019s wish that the band should continue. After many months of soul-searching, they decided to honour his wish and officially launch %u2018One Big Disguise%u2019 as a first step to the rebirth of Jack%u2019s Family.

%u2018One Big Disguise%u2019 is the culmination of six years of touring and songwriting and represents a band at their artistic and creative best. Nick%u2019s thundering drums and complex rhythmic patterns within the huge soundscape of guitars, keyboards and violin underpin Kelly%u2019s unmistakable and often haunting voice. From the opening guitar and violin duel of %u2018Falling%u2019, to the sweeping orchestral crescendo of %u2018Cruelty on a Pedestal%u2019, the album takes us on a dark and disturbing journey through the collective soul of five passionate and highly skilled musicians.

Boasting production courtesy of Fred Purser (Tygers of Pan Tang) this is a powerful recording that finally captures the true essense of Jack%u2019s Family on disc.

Jacksfamily are now working with 4M Management.

kelly jones
Lead Vocals



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jeanpaul
Lead Vocals



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richard
Lead Vocals



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darren
Lead Vocals



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