Jerry Jemmott Archives - Page 2

Today’s special is “Memphis Soul Stew,” with about a half a teacup of bass from Jerry Jemmott. Listen to the band move, watch the people groove y’all.

Here’s a performance featuring King Curtis on vocals with Jerry Jemmott laying it down. We think this is from a performance in 1971. Jerry Jemmott is the man. Holy smokes.

Jerry Jemmott, aka “The Groove Master” is holding a half-day workshop at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The workshop will be held on February 21 at 1 p.m. and is open to all musicians. Jemmott is one of the most recorded and influential bassists of all time, having recorded with B.B....