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Jonny Viau


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American blues saxophonist. Jonny Viau is a tenor saxophonist based in San Diego, known for his work in blues, soul, and swing. He has performed with artists such as Candye Kane, Sue Palmer, Mitch Woods, and the Tighten Ups, and has recorded albums including Sideman and Live at Dizzy’s. Viau’s career spans several decades, marked by collaborations across the West Coast rhythm and blues scene.

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Orbis Max
Tilt-A-Whirl
2024, CDr, Album, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released)
Orbis Max
Orbis Max
2023, CDr, Album, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released),
Angela Tini
Have You Met Me Yet?
2023
Orbis Max With Giovanny Blanco
On The Radio
2021, File, MP3, Single, 320, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released)
Chimpos
A Horse Splashes
2021
Orbis Max Featuring Lisa Mychols
Ooh Baby Baby
2020, File, MP3, Single, 320, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released)
Orbis Max
Old Rivals And New Friends
2020, 17xFile, MP3, Album, 320, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released)
Kim Wilson
Take Me Back! (The Bigtone Sessions)
2020
The Chris Fast Band
Moz Live
2018, CD, Album, Not On Label (The Chris Fast Band Self-released)
Orbis Max
The Blues Rock Compilation
2017, 13xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Not On Label (Orbis Max Self-released)
Kim Wilson
Blues And Boogie Vol. 1
2017, Vinyl, ,
Harmonica Blues
Billy Watson (3) · International Silver String Submarine Band
The 10th Square Peg
2015, CD, Album, Lil' Snick Music
Chris James & Patrick Rynn*
Barrelhouse Stomp
2013, CD, Album, Earwig Music
Candye Kane Featuring Laura Chavez
Coming Out Swingin'
2013
Rod Piazza And The All Mighty Flyers*
Almighty Dollar
2011, CD, Album, Delta Groove Music, Inc., ,
Harmonica Blues/Modern Electric Blues
Chris James Patrick Rynn*
Gonna Boogie Anyway
2010, CD, Album, Earwig Music
Skid Roper
Rock And Roll Part 3
2010, CD, Album, Blindspot Records
Candye Kane
Superhero
2009, CD, Album, Delta Groove Music, Inc.
Billy Watson (3) And His International Silver String Submarine Band
Lucky #7
2009, CD, Album, Lil' Snick Music
Chris James And Patrick Rynn
Stop And Think About It
2008, CD, Album, Earwig Music
D.A. & The Hitmen
Lucky Dog
2007, CD, Album, Double Barrel Records
Sue Palmer And Her Motel Swing Orchestra*
Sophisticated Ladies
2007, CD, Album, Not On Label
Chet Cannon And The Committee
Don't Get Me Started!
2005, CD, Album, Not On Label (Chet Cannon And The Committee Self-Released),
Bill Stuve
Flyin' Right
2005, CD, Album, Upright/Allnight Productions
Billy Watson (3) And His International Silver String Submarine Band
"¡Numero Cinco!"
2005, CD, Album, Lil' Snick Music
Roy Gaines
In The House
2002, CD, Album, Crosscut Records, Crosscut Records
Lisa Bourne
Bluehipnotik
2001, CD, Album, JSP Records
Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs
Pig Latin
2000, CD, Album, Comp, Triple X Records
Richard Boals
That's The Truth
2000, CD, Album, JSP Records
Billy Watson (3) + His International Silver String Submarine Band
Little Snick Meets Junior Mint
2000, CD, Album, Not On Label (Billy Watson (3) Self-released), Not On Label (International Silver String Submarine Band Self-released),
Blue Largo Featuring Alicia Aragon & Eric Lieberman
What A Day!
2000, CD, Album, Coffeegrinds Records
Kid Ramos
West Coast House Party
2000, CD, ,
Jump Blues/Texas Blues
Carol Fran & Clarence Hollimon
It's About Time
2000, CD, ,
Chicago Blues/Electric Blues
Kris Wiley
Breaking The Rules
1999, CD, Album, Promo, JSP Records, ,
Blues Rock
Sue Palmer
Boogie Woogie & Motel Swing
1999, CD, Album, Not On Label (Sue Palmer Self-released)
Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs
¿Pork Que?
1999, CD, Album, Swine Song Records
Kirk "Eli" Fletcher*
I'm Here I'm Gone
1999
Rod Piazza And The Mighty Flyers*
Here And Now
1999
Jimmy Morello With Special Guests Alex Schultz, John Marx (2), Mitch Kashmar, The Almighty Horns
The Road I Travel
1998, CD, Album, JSP Records, JSP Records
Billy Watson (3) And His International Silver String Submarine Band
Billy Watson And His International Silver String Submarine Band
1998, CD, Album, Not On Label (Billy Watson (3) Self-released), Not On Label (International Silver String Submarine Band Self-released)
Candye Kane
Swango
1998
Roy Gaines
Bluesman For Life
1998
Various
Blues Harp Power
1997, CD, Comp, EasyDisc
Hot Rod Lincoln
Blue Cafe
1997, CD, Album, Not On Label (Hot Rod Lincoln Self-released]
Sweet Betty
They Call Me Sweet Betty
1997, CD, Album, JSP Records
Candye Kane
Diva La Grande
1997, CD, ,
Swing
Rod Piazza And The Mighty Flyers*
Tough And Tender
1997, CD, ,
Harmonica Blues/Modern Electric Blues
Mississippi Mudsharks
Traditional Heavy
1996, CD, Album, Blue Steel Records
Hot Rod Lincoln
The Boulevard
1996, CD, Album, Dionysus Records, Dionysus Records
William Clarke
The Hard Way
1996
Country Dick Montana
The Devil Lied To Me
1996
Candye Kane
Knockout
1995
Kid Ramos
Two Hands One Heart
1995, CD, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Texas Blues
William Clarke
Groove Time
1994, CD, Album, Alligator Records
Mississippi Mudsharks
Workin' For Nickels & Dimes
1994, CD, Album, Not On Label (Mississippi Mudsharks Self-released)
Candye Kane
Home Cookin'
1994
Mitch Woods And His Rocket 88's
Shakin' The Shack
1993
Gary Primich
My Pleasure
1992, CD, Album, Amazing Records (2), Amazing Records (2)
William Clarke
Serious Intentions
1992, CD, ,
Harmonica Blues/Chicago Blues
Earl Thomas
Blue... Not Blues
1991, CD,
Solomon Burke
Home Land
1991
William Clarke
Blowin' Like Hell
1990
James Harman Band*
Two Sides To Every Story
1990
Private Domain
Private Domain
1987
Sue Palmer
Live at Dizzy's
CD, Album, Motel Swing Music
The Pleasure Barons
Live In Las Vegas
Various
Lucerne Blues Festival 2002
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, Lucerne Blues Festival,
Various
Lucerne Blues Festival 2001
2001, 2xCD, Promo, Lucerne Blues Festival,
Kid Ramos
West Coast House Party
CD, ,
Rock & Roll/Blues Rock