Jeff Carson (CD - 1995)

Personnel: Jeff Carson (vocals, harmonica), Michael Spriggs, Bob Regan (acoustic guitar), J.T. Corenflos, Brent Mason, Brent Rowan, John Willis (electric guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Conni Ellisor (violin), Larry Franklin, Rob Hajacos, Jonathan Yudkin (fiddle), John Catchings (cello), Terry McMillan (harmonica), Tony Harrell (piano, keyboards), Glenn Worf (bass), Lonnie Wilson, Chad Cromwell (drums), Dennis Wilson, Cindy Walker, Curtis Young, Hurshel Wiginton, Michael Black, John Wesley Ryles (background vocals).

Recorded at Sound Stage Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.

The latest in a long, impressive line of demo singers turned country stars (Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, etc.), Jeff Carson has made a name for himself with the emotional ballad "Not On Your Love." The song, highlighted by a seductive, sentimental chorus, is one of several strong romantic ballads on his impressive, self-titled debut.

Bud don't mistake Carson for some laid-back, sensitive guy. He is more likely to rock the house with humorous, upbeat ditties like "Betty's Taking Judo," a funny tale about a housewife seeking revenge, and the rollicking "Yeah Buddy," a song that revels in its redneck characters. Thanks to such strong material, Carson sings himself right into the middle of Nashville's mainstream.

Jeff Carson's evocative singing style was his apparent asset as a demo singer, and it serves him well on his first venture as a solo artist.

Personnel: Jeff Carson (vocals, harmonica, background vocals); Michael Spriggs, Bob Regan (acoustic guitar); John Willis, J.T. Corenflos, Brent Mason , Brent Rowan (electric guitar); Paul Franklin (steel guitar); Connie Ellisor (violin); Larry Franklin, Rob Hajacos, Jonathan Yudkin (fiddle); John Catchings (cello); Terry McMillan (harmonica); Tony Harrell (piano, keyboards); Lonnie Wilson, Chad Cromwell (drums); Cindy Walker, Curtis Young, Dennis Wilson , John Wesley Ryles, Hurshel Wiginton, Michael Black (background vocals).

Audio Mixer: Bob Campbell-Smith.

Recording information: K.D. Studios, Nashville, TN; Sound Stage Studios, Nashville, TN.

Photographer: Jim McGuire . minimize