Toronzo Cannon in New York

Toronzo Cannon is an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter born in Chicago in 1968. Raised in Bronzeville, he began playing guitar at 22 and worked with musicians including Wayne Baker Brooks, L.V. Banks and Joanna Connor before starting a solo career. His albums include John the Conquer Root, The Chicago Way, The Preacher, the Politician or the Pimp and Shut Up & Play!; the first two received Blues Music Award nominations. Toronzo Cannon formed the Cannonball Express in 2001 before pursuing work under his own name. As a solo performer, he has headlined concerts, played Chicago clubs and appeared at festivals internationally.