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  Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
  
  These BONUS ITEMS are mostly the photos that were included with the physical copy of the CD, plus a few things you may not have seen before.
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  The city lights at night are The Bund in Shanghai where House of Blues & Jazz is now located. "... sitting peacefully on the west bank of the Huangpu River...The Bund is perhaps Shanghai's most iconic sight and is the city's most famous mile. A symbol of colonial Shanghai, the Bund is lined with legation buildings, banks and hotels in a typical early 19th century architectural style, not dissimilar to the structures seen along the Thames in London or the Seine in Paris."
  
  In the color group shot of Jordan, Akira and I sitting, is in Shanghai around the time of this recording and taken by our friend, Kay.
  
  The color photo of Jordan and me is on stage at House of Blues & Jazz in Shanghai from our first contract in 2004. That photo was featured in an article about us in Shanghai Daily newspaper.
  
  The color group photo of us where I'm holding the white Tom Anderson guitar was taken in the Boston area by my friend Janice Fullman right before we left for out first contract in Shanghai in 2004.
  
  The color group shot of us standing in front of the red curtain was taken on stage, the night we recorded this CD. We had just finished our last song and the end of a five month contract, playing six nights/week at House of Blues & Jazz on Maoming Lu in Shanghai. That was our second contract at the club.
  
  Here's a little history about Maoming Lu at that time: " ... in Shanghai's former French Concession...Maoming Lu grew. From a nucleus of Judy's Too, dkd, and Manhattan, bars and clubs spread like tree roots. Potential customers became real customers, and a previously marginalized ex-pat bar scene became a Shanghai institution drawing people from all walks of life. Maoming's wide variety and moderate prices drew everything from CEO's to backpackers, office workers to artists."
  
  There's also a photo of us with House of Blues & Jazz owner Lin Dongfu and his wife Songlan at the club during our first contract in 2004. Dongfu is also a famous Chinese film and TV actor.
  
  BONUS VIDEO LINK! This is a video that Jordan's dad, Buzz Scannella, posted on YouTube of the exciting bass & drum jam from
  THE THRILL IS GONE that is on this CD: https://youtu.be/5QZ_pIxkLk8
  
  Here's an article in ALL ABOUT JAZZ by Patricia Adams celebrating the release of this CD in 2010: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/news/sam-hooper-to-perform-in-shanghai-nov-9-14-to-celebrate-15th-anniversary-celebration-at-house-of-blues-and-jazz/
  
  Do you know where the B&W photos of the band were taken? ... more
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• "HEAVEN MADE ME TOO" - T-Shirt

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  This new T-Shirt honors and expands on the positive message of my song,
  "Heaven Made Me Too" that has become a favorite with many of our fans.
  The hook in the chorus of the song says,
  "I AM JUST LIKE YOU, HEAVEN MADE ME TOO, WE'RE A FAMILY." This message applies to the whole world, hence the flags of many countries in the shape of a heart on the shirt.
  
  Though the flags represent the whole world, there wasn't space too include the flags of all countries. So, to make the shirt a little more personal and related to my musical journey, I tried to at least include the flags of countries I've either visited, performed in or have friends who live there.
  
  Designed in collaboration with my longtime friend, Michele Phelan of 96pt.com in Boston and screen printed in full color on quality material by Cleveland's own, woodshedstageart.com, these T's will be a beautiful addition to your wardrobe for years to come. Of course they make great gifts too!
  
  This initial limited run is only 50 T-Shirts to test the waters and see if there is a greater demand. We can certainly make more if these sell quickly.
  
  ** As a Special Bonus and Thank You, you'll receive a Free Audio Download of the song with the purchased of each T-Shirt**
  
  Thank You for Your Support and Enjoy!!
  
  Includes unlimited streaming of Sam Hooper Group LIVE in Shanghai via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ... more
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  edition of 50 

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