My Solo Recordings
Slammin’Slammin’
Recent Recordings As Sideman
When I Have Sung My Song To YouWhen I Have Sung My Song to You At Long Last George
Guitarist George Freeman is a legend in Chicago, his brother Von was a internationally renown saxophonist as well. I was thirlled to have the opportunity to record this music with both of them, as well as jazz vocal phenom Kurt Elling. I highly recommend this CD as it is the last recording of Von, and a very spirited performance by George. The edition of Kurt Elling is more than just an upsell, this guy is amazing. I’m also happy to be featured solely on the Hammond B3.
At Long Last George
Black Coffee
Chicago based vocalist Pippi Ardennia is an up and coming talent. When she asked me to perform and arrange songs for her recent CD ‘Black Coffee’, I jumped at the opportunity. The recording also features guitarist Bobby Broom, whom you all know, and myself on hammond B3. This recording is very reminiscent of my years working with Arthur Prysock and Betty Joplin, good times then and good times now. This is a recording you’ll be happy to add to your collection.
Black Coffee
With Vocalist Arthur Prysock
A Rockin’ Good Way
Working with Arthur Prysock was like a dream come true, having the opportunity to not only record with him, but to also arrange his music, is something I’ll cherish forever. This is my first album with Arthur and the feeling was good throughout, we had just added vocalist Betty Joplin to the group and her performance on the selection ‘Teach Me Tonight’, helped us to be recognized by the grammy committee in 1986. Along with Red on saxophone this record also featured our working band.
Rockin’ Good Way [Vinyl]
This Guy’s In Love With You
Our second album together was a very relaxing and swinging affair, including popular songs and some originals, ‘This Guy’s In Love With You’ was also nominated for ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ in 1988′ and also featured brother Red on saxophone. Along with our regular working band including Don Williams on drums, Randy Caldwell on guitar, we were joined again by the talented Betty Joplin to compliment the disc with a couple of soulful ballads and duets.
This Guy’s in Love With You
Today’s Love Songs, Tomorrow’s Blues
My third and final recording opportunity was a colaboration between myself and jazz saxophone legend Hank Crawford. Hank is best known as one of the top alto saxophonists, but his arranging skills have been well documented over the years in classic records with Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, and Etta James. Along with Hank, this record also featured drummer Bernard Purdie, guitarist Melvin Sparks, and the wonderful arrangements of Mr. Crawford.
Today’s Love Songs Tomorrow’s Blues
Assorted Samples
PlayStop«Prev
Rockin’ Good Way [Vinyl] This Guy’s In Love With You
Our second album together was a very relaxing and swinging affair, including popular songs and some originals, ‘This Guy’s In Love With You’ was also nominated for ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ in 1988′ and also featured brother Red on saxophone. Along with our regular working band including Don Williams on drums, Randy Caldwell on guitar, we were joined again by the talented Betty Joplin to compliment the disc with a couple of soulful ballads and duets.
This Guy’s in Love With You
My third and final recording opportunity was a colaboration between myself and jazz saxophone legend Hank Crawford. Hank is best known as one of the top alto saxophonists, but his arranging skills have been well documented over the years in classic records with Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, and Etta James. Along with Hank, this record also featured drummer Bernard Purdie, guitarist Melvin Sparks, and the wonderful arrangements of Mr. Crawford.
Today’s Love Songs Tomorrow’s Blues
Assorted Samples