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Jamey Hampton is a Portland-based singer/songwriter with a propulsive and theatrical musical style. Hampton mixes genres and crosses influences with the confidence of an acrobat working without a net. At the root of his writing lie vivid imagery and impressionistic tales. He creates rocky jazzy intelli-pop, layering sharp, incisive lyrics on a glorious bed of sound undulating from the delicate to the dangerous. Driven by melody and a strong rhythmic thrust, lush ballads of hope, disappointment and resolution are interspersed with hard-driving songs that showcase his superb guitar playing, acrobatic vocals deeply grooving band.
Jamey's debut album, "Throw Caution", was released in 2000. The Oregonian called it "Pure ecstatic pop with terrific performances." In December of 2003, Jamey released his latest collection of songs on a new CD entitled "Chasing Daylight". The release party was held as a benefit for the international relief agency Mercy Corps. Jamey Hampton is a man of many pursuits. He is the artistic director of BodyVox, the contemporary dance company based in Portland. He has performed throughout the world in a variety of venues and media including concert dance, film and television. He has choreographed music videos for U2, Sting, Pat Metheny, John Fogerty and others. He choreographed for David Bowie's Glass Spider tour, and performed in the 2000 Oscars. He has made several short films with BodyVox co-director Ashley Roland and Los Angeles director Mitchell Rose. These films have won awards at over 40 international film festivals, and recently won the American Choreography Award in Los Angeles. |