John Lester has been captivating audiences with his beautiful songwriting, and his smoky baritone voice accompanied by his 80-year-old upright bass. He has created a completely unique and indescribable style that draws from over two decades of experience in the folk, jazz, rock, reggae, and Latin music genres. John's touching and unforgettable songs will have you laughing and crying by the end of this enjoyable evening. Recent winner of his second Northern California Songwriters Association's Song of the Year Award, the former Bay Area resident, who recently relocated to Paris, celebrates a homecoming with a solo set and a band set including some of his favorite Bay Area musicians; Kenon Chen (acoustic guitar), Paulo Baldi (percussion), and Bob Johnson (saxophone).