EGIDIO JUKE INGALA - BIO Egidio Juke Ingala is a dynamic, smooth vocalist and harmonica player with a sophisticated urban style. His harmonica sound has been described as a cross between Little Walter,George Harmonica Smith with a touch of Walter Horton and, you'll agree that his grooves... swing like mad! His sound is extremely powerful, and years of meticulous research have led him to obtain what Californians call "big brass tone", which has been honed by many years of success and touring. A subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a strong sense of swing are his trademark. In the finest of West Coast blues harmonica traditions, he has been thrilling audiences with his explosive performances, not only in Italy, but in many European countries as well, where he often plays at large blues festivals, entertaining thousands. Egidio Ingala started playing professionally as a member of the Dirty Hands band in the mid-'90s recording three CDs: "Dirty Hands" in '93, "XXX Hot Chili" in '94, "Four Cool Cats" in '96 and some collaborations in studio with Lynwood Slim as guest/producer and Jerry Hall as sound engeneer. In 1997 he left the band to start his own group, and in 1998 Egidio Juke Ingala Band were born.They has also toured and performed with some of America's finest blues musicians such Alex Schultz "the Prince Of West Coast Blues Guitar" (formerly with Rod Piazza , William Clarke, Lester Butler and many others). Although Egidio has long been known as the charismatic front-man for the Dirty Hands, his solo albums are where his talent shows through most clearly. After several successful European tours he released his first solo album Nite Life Boogie " in 1999, on the prestigious German label Stumble Records, followed by Drivin & Jivin' in 2002 for Kayman Records label. Both were recorded with his band and Alex Schultz. His solo albums are solid productions, highly recommended for harp players and fans of Chicago Blues and West Coast Swing. The Egidio Juke Ingala Band has been described as "an absolutely world class unit", and their energetic stage show is always extremely powerful and stimulating. Egidio Juke Ingala is the group's vocalist and harmonica player; Alberto Colombo strokes the guitar; Billy Billiani thumps the bass;and Gio Rossi rounds out the band on drums.
The Band:
	Egidio Juke Ingala plays the kind of blues harp that any blues band would be proud to have sit in and play. He's got a great tone and chops that don't quit. He makes his warbles work for him and the tune, rather than just tossing them in because they are part of the blues harp vocabulary. (Phil Lloyd "American Harmonica News")
	Guitarrist Alberto "Blueyes" Colombo is one of the exiting blues talent of the Italian Blues Scene. He is a moving, fiery soloist and rhythm player, with fabulous and impeccable phrasing. Alberto Colombo has done what all great artist have done, melting diverse styles (in his case Jazz,Swing, Blues) into his own thing. Chicago, Texas and West Coast styles such Tiny Grimes, T.Bone Walker, Pee Wee Crayton, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Jimmy Rodgers, Guitar Slim are among his influences.
	Billy Billiani (acoustic and electric bass). Emerged on the blues scene and has been the number one pick as a side man in many Italian blues band.
	Gio Rossi on drums. He has been drummer to a host of great jazz players. He now has found his niche with the West Coast Jump and the Swing. He too is a seasoned musician who plays the groove not just to beat.