CD: JIM PAYNE BAND

Yes!

"Veteran funk slayer Jim Payne purveys a big wet groove as wide as James Brown's looming legacy and as down 'n' dirty as Maceo Parker's sax appeal. There is no wasted motion on Yes!, only seriously grooving, meat & gravy sustenance.

Drumming in Jabo Starks / Zigaboo Modeliste territory, Payne (and his fine trio) creates backwards second-line goodness in "Step On Your Cell," locks down a massive B3 Hammond pulse on "Retroactive," and works wondrous ghost-note magic in "Slanky."

Throughout Yes! Payne leads by example, combining relaxation and serious skills into a perfect funk menu - every time. (FTM)"

~ Ken Micallef - Modern Drummer Magazine

CD: JIM PAYNE BAND

Énergie

Jim Payne and his band released their second CD, Énergie, on March 15, 2005. It features the core band, Jerry Z on Hammond B-3, Bill Bickford on guitar and guest appearances by John Scofield on guitar and some double drum work with Jim and Mike Clark.

CD: JIM PAYNE BAND

Sensei

The Jim Payne Band CD, "Sensei," featuring Bill Bickford on guitar and Jerry Z on Hammond organ. Released on Savant Records, it reached #33 on the Jazz Charts!!! The Jazz Times review said: 'Jim Payne is the Buddy Rich of funk...

CD: JB HORNS

Pee Wee, Fred & Maceo

Recorded at the famous King Snake Studios, this features original music by Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis.

CD: JB HORNS

Funky Good Time / Live!

This is an excellent recording of a live gig in Tokyo, Japan, featuring Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis and the Slickaphonics rhythm section (Jim Payne, Allan Jaffe and Mark Helias).

CD: MIKE CLARK & PAUL JACKSON

The Funk Stops Here

A hard-to-find item featuring a reunion of the Headhunters drums and bass (Mike Clark and Paul Jackson).

CD: JIM PAYNE

Jim Payne's New York Funk

Features four bands - Fred Wesley Group, Mike Clark Group, House of Payne and Pee Wee Ellis Group, including Slickaphonics rhythm section.

CD: YVONNE JACKSON

I'm Trouble

Featuring Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley