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On the Hammond B3
- Francine Reed
- Trudy Lynn
- The Shadows
- Luther Johnson
- Jimmy Dawkins
- Kip Anderson
- Jerry McCain
- Ben E. King
- Chick Willis
- Travis Haddix
| Worked extensively in recording studios in Atlanta, Charlotte, NC., Los Angeles, Nashville, London...keyboard style on the Grand piano, Hammond B3 organ, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer electric piano, Synths and Samplers is well noted on recordings - everything from a funky, bluesy, jazzy, southern rock style to what is needed for that particular recording - well rounded with touch and feel!...everything from Ted Nugent to Joan Baez to Francine Reed... |
| As a touring musician, traveled with many artists around the world playing concerts,
large festivals, television specials, VH1, MTV, charity events, nightclubs,
casinos, etc.
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.38 Special
Ted Nugent
Joan Baez
Francine Reed
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Al Kooper
Ben E. King
Johnny Van Zant
Alicia Bridges
IF
Lowell George
Mose Jones
Java Monkey
Blues Artist
REVIEW: Jimmy Dawkins: Me, My Guitar & The Blues - Recording Date 1997, Recorded at KALA Studios, Atlanta, GA - Producer Bryan Cole
Blues Access (Winter 1998 , # 32, by Jack Oudiz):
A man, his guitar and the blues is all it's ever been about, and it's all Jimmy Dawkins fans have ever needed. From the git-go there is an ensemble energy that has been missing in Dawkins' previous Ichiban outings. Much credit goes to keyboardist Steve McRay, whose tinkling piano leavens some of the grimness of the Dawkins attack so that a full-tilt shuffle like "You Don't Want Me" soars on take-off. Dawkins rocks harder than he has in many years, and in so doing unleashes brilliant, complex soloing -- nowhere better than on the high-spirited instrumental "Jimmy's Bag." Yet when it comes time to go down in the alley, Dawkins uncorks an instant classic in the near seven-minute title track, which may long be remembered as his masterpiece. McRay's solemn B-3 is the backdrop for a ferocious unleashing of Dawkins' pain and despair -- a quintessential "West Side" lesson in the blues. "Me, My Guitar and the Blues" offers a number of other gems, none more appealing than the collaboration between Dawkins and guest Francine Reed on "Down, Down Baby." It's an experiment that, judging from this tasty tidbit, could be developed into a pretty terrific duet album. For those needing an introduction to this musician's musician and long under-appreciated artist, there's no better place to start than here. For Dawkins fans, baby your ship has come in!"
Created an Indie Record label "Big Coffee Records" - currently working to release a CD of R&B with Contemporary Jazz, another more New Age music, and and 3rd with Healing/Stress relief music.
