ABOUT

In 2015, Gideon King & City Blog (GKCB) released a full-length CD, City Blog. The music was met with wide critical acclaim, with the Huffington Post calling King a “musical genius.” GKCB released a follow up to Upscale Madhouse in October 2018.

The full length album features John Scofield, Marc Broussard, Grace Weber, Nate Smith, Conrad Sewell, Donny McCaslin, Brendan Fletcher, Sonny Step, James Genus, Elliott Skinner, Luques Curtis, Carolyn Leonhart, Kevin Hays, Donald Edwards, Matt Powell, Willard Dyson, Vivian Sessoms, Roslyn McClure, Mike Rodriguez, Adrian Harpham, Nathan Peck, Kate Kay Es, Bryan Reeder, Seamus Blake, Itai Kriss Music, Alex Sipiagin, Bruce Flowers, Liam Budge, Mike Stephenson and David Kahne. Gideon King & City Blog continue their remarkable sonic evolution with ‘Love Knot,’ a dazzling, three-song EP released on May 29th, 2020. Hinting at everything from Seal and Lianne La Havas to Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan, the collection is both sophisticated and accessible, weaving its way through unexpected changes with lush arrangements and addictive hooks that blur the lines between jazz, rock, folk, and soul.

After releasing a series of well-received singles, the band continues to write/record and play locally in NYC. GKCB's is currently rolling out singles for their 2024 EP titles "Splinters".

PRESS

"Some of the most complex and satisfying music you may ever hear, layered with impressive solos & variegated chord progressions." 
– Rebecca Bonham, the Huffington Post

“The vibe of the music is light and soothing. The musicianship on display by the whole band is outstanding. The song plays like silk and just makes you feel good." - American Songwriter 

"The musicianship throughout the record is stunning. This [Upscale Madhouse] is one of the great by-products of jazz..." 
“There are not many bands around these days with that Steely Dan-esque sound, but Gideon King and City Blog pull it off here, bringing it bang up to date with a great record that stands out amongst the crowd.”
– Jamie Parmenter, Vinyl Chapters

"Fans of Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and good songwriting definitely have something to look forward to."
- Paul Naser, All About Jazz

“With the ease of master painters, GKCB weaves music that strikes the ear the way a Van Gogh masterpiece might strike the eye…” – OffBeat Magazine