Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band - Master Of The Game

Size: 120.6 MB
Time: 51:08
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2006
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Soul
Art: Full

01. Mean Evil Woman (3:52)
02. Master Of The Game (3:08)
03. The Real Deal (3:28)
04. A Fool Named Me (3:59)
05. Woman In Kansas City (3:20)
06. Sweet Landlady (3:15)
07. Black Cat Roun' My Do' (3:56)
08. Wake Up In San Francisco (5:04)
09. A Nickel And A Nail (3:56)
10. Just The One (3:29)
11. Warm Rain Fallin' (4:00)
12. Cabranito (2:45)
13. I'll Take Care Of You (6:50)

It's East coast meets West coast as the swinging, jazzy jump style most associated with California blues gets roughed up with a shot of Memphis R&B, courtesy of Jackie Payne's gutsy vocals. Bring in the Sweet Meat Horn Section horns (Carl Green on tenor and alto sax and trumpet player John Middleton) for a finger-popping time and the result is a consistently engaging platter without any soft spots. Although Steve Edmonson is a fine if slightly laid-back guitarist, this really is singer Payne's show. His voice swells, bellows and hits the sweet upper register like Al Green, but also has the ability to shift into a salty growl similar to that of Bobby "Blue" Bland. He makes even standard issue fare such as the lazy shuffle of "Woman in Kansas City" sound vital, if not quite electrifying. It's natural to compare the soul singer/guitar slinger duo to that of Anson Funderburgh and the late Sam Myers as well as Smokin' Joe Kubek with Bnois King, and both are somewhat appropriate but not entirely correct. This is really soul music with a shot of blues, compared with the opposite for the other twosomes. All but four tracks are band originals (interestingly credited to all four members), with covers of material from O.V. Wright ("A Nickel and a Nail"), Eddie Floyd ("Just the One"), and Brook Benton ("I'll Take Care of You"), all of whom are obvious influences on Payne's vocals. The liner notes point out the similarity in the relationship between Edmonson as Steve Cropper supporting Payne's Otis Redding, and there are certainly analogies there. Regardless, this is a successful collaboration that hits all the right notes and yields one of the finest soul/blues albums of 2006. Payne is a real find and any fan of the genre will thrill to his fiery performance here. ~Hal Horowitz

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Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band - Overnight Sensation

Year: 2008
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:23
Size: 138,7 MB
Styles: Blues, soul-blues
Scans: Full

1. Overnight Sensation (4:38)
2. Can I Hit It Again (4:08)
3. Mother-In-Law Blues (3:49)
4. Take A Chance On Me (5:05)
5. I Got A Mind To Go To Chicago (4:40)
6. Uptown Woman Downtown Man (3:32)
7. Midnight Friend (3:56)
8. Your Good Thing (Is About To Come To An End) (4:54)
9. No Money, No Honey (3:43)
10. Bag Full Of Doorknobs (4:18)
11. She's Looking Good/I've Never Found A Girl (9:05)
12. Bringin' Me Right Back (2:54)
13. Feel Like Going Home (5:37)

The dynamic duo of vocalist Jackie Payne and guitarist Steve Edmonson return to the spotlight with yet another soul/blues gem on their latest recording "Overnight Sensation." But don't let the album title fool you; these two have been at it for years honing their skills and perfecting their craft with countless appearances on stages at festivals and clubs around the globe including a three month stint in Thailand, right after the big tsunami of 2004.

On their sophomore effort for Delta Groove, Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson demonstrate once again their mastery of the fine art of timeless Rhythm & Blues delivered with style and flair that recall the classic sounds of Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and Bobby "Blue" Bland. “Overnight Sensation” is a terrific example of this dynamic and wickedly tight band, which also features bassist Bill Singletary and drummer Nick Otis, along with the “Sweet Meet Horns” consisting of Carl Green on tenor and alto sax and Lech Wierzynski on trumpet, as they take an explosive romp through another sweaty set of Gospel, Soul, Blues and R&B.

The Band:
Jackie Payne: Lead Vocals, Soul Clapping
Steve Edmonson: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Bill Singletary: Bass
Nick Otis: Drums
Carl Green: Tenor & Alto Sax
Lech Wierzynski: Trumpet

Special Guests:
Mitch Kashmar: Harmonica
Gail Deadrick: Yamaha Grand Piano, Wurlitzer Piano, Fender Rhodes Piano and Hammond B-3 Organ
Jeff Turmes: Baritone Sax

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The Jackie Payne-Steve Edmonson Band - Partners In The Blues

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 58:14
Size: 133.3 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2003
Art: Full

[3:25] 1. I'm A Lonely Man
[4:08] 2. I'm Doin' My Own Thing
[3:32] 3. Close To You
[4:50] 4. That's How Strong My Love Is
[2:40] 5. I Don't Believe
[3:13] 6. Think Twice Before You Speak
[4:15] 7. Sweet Candyman
[5:19] 8. Tell It Like It Is
[3:30] 9. The Devil's Hand
[4:02] 10. Monday Morning Comin' Down
[3:34] 11. Side Tracked
[4:52] 12. My Money Just Ain't Long Enough
[2:53] 13. Cryin' For My Baby
[7:54] 14. I Need Your Love So Bad

Jackie and Steve's debut recording on Burnside Records not only catches these two bay-area bad boys laying down some fine blues and soul but they've invited some of their friends to join in on the fun: Rusty Zinn, June Core, Austin DeLone, Jimmy Pugh, Carl Green, John Middleton, Bernard Anderson, Tim Wagar, Robi Bean, Terry Hanck and Walter Shufflesworth.

"Partners In The Blues is one of the most vital releases in recent years!" says Joseph Jordan National Editor of Southland Blues. "It shows two bandleaders at the peak of their considerable form, completing their intense musical journey together, resulting in a work of brilliance and living fire. The songs they've chosen to record display the wonderful gamut of their awesome creativity and stinging genius."

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Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band - Master Of The Game

Released: 2006
Size: 117.1 MB
Time: 51:07
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Styles: Blues, Soul
Art: Full

1. Mean Evil Woman [3:52]
2. Master Of The Game [3:08]
3. The Real Deal [3:28]
4. A Fool Named Me [3:59]
5. Woman In Kansas City [3:20]
6. Sweet Landlady [3:15]
7. Black Cat Roun' My Do' [3:56]
8. Wake Me Up In San Francisco [5:04]
9. A Nickel And A Nail [3:56]
10. Just The One [3:29]
11. Warm Rain Fallin' [4:00]
12. Cabranito [2:45]
13. I'll Take Care Of You [6:50]

Jackie Payne’s possesses one of the greatest natural soul voices to come along since the 60’s. At an early age he moved to Houston where he spent his formative years working with many legendary blues figures including T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Gatemouth Brown, Lowell Fulson, Pee Wee Crayton and Freddy King. For much of the last 15 years Payne has been featured as the front man with the Johnny Otis Revue.

His musical cohort Steve Edmonson has shared the stage with blues icons James Cotton and Luther Tucker, as well as mainstream artists such as Van Morrison and Maria Muldaur. Among many other highlights on his impressive resume, Edmonson put his talents to use for four years with the Soul/Blues band the Dynatones, before ultimately forming the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band.

For their Delta Groove debut, this tight-as-a-drum road tested band entered the studio at the height of their powers. Featuring the one-two punch of Payne’s sweet Southern Soul drenched vocals along with Edmonson’s slashing West Side Chicago style guitar, “Master of the Game”showcases 10 powerful originals augmented by fresh arrangements of great songs by Johnnie Taylor and Bobby “Blue” Bland.

Jackie Payne – lead vocals
Steve Edmonson – lead and rhythm guitar
Bill Singletary – bass
Nick Otis – drums
The Sweet Meet® Horns:
Carl Green – tenor and alto sax
John Middleton – trumpet

SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS:
Fred Kaplan – piano (tracks 12 and 13)
John Thomas – piano, B3, and Wurlitzer (all tracks except 8)
Cynthia Manley and Jessica Williams – backup vocals (tracks 3, 4, 7, & 10)

Master Of The Game

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