Wornell Jones (Nils Lofgren Band)

 

 

A producer, composer, singer, and recording artist, Wornell “Sonic Prince” Jones has been a busy session cat and sideman in the USA – and most recently Japan – for five decades and counting.

 

A James Jamerson / Ron Carter disciple, Wornell’s career spans Bobby Parker, Eddie Kendricks, Sly Stone, Koko Taylor, Patrick Moraz, Maria Muldaur, Earth Wind & Fire, Ramsey Lewis and the Pointer Sisters, to cite a few.

 

Erudite rockers know him best for his work with Nils Lofgren wherein Jones afforded the acclaimed guitarist soulful grooves aplenty on such seminal sides as Nils Lofgren (1975), Cry Tough (1976), I Came to Dance (1977), and the live set Night After Night (1978). In the 90s Jones performed with Nils, trading his Fender Jazz for an extended range.   

 

 

Wornell Jones Sound & Vision…

Nils Lofgren:

 

“Back It Up” https://youtu.be/LL9tKbICXl4

 

“Heart on Fire” – Wornell on lead vocal https://youtu.be/EGm1u9eKMG8

 

“Black Books” https://youtu.be/9lrDr4Nmm9E

 

“You’re So Easy: https://youtu.be/qNylNjulRvk

 

“The Sun Hasn’t Set on This Boy Yet” https://youtu.be/M-wR438lTXw

 

Wornell Jones:  

 

“The Edge” https://youtu.be/MtQJh3knULA

 

“Must Have Been Love”https://youtu.be/golJhioU3gE

 

Kevin McCormick (Melissa Etheridge)

 

With Kevin McCormick helming the bass chair, as well as serving as co-producer and co-composer; Melissa Etheridge emerged as a world class artist by way of her stunning self-titled 1988 debut, and such acclaimed slabs including Brave and Crazy (1989), Never Enough (1992) and her massively successful Yes I Am (1993).

 

McCormick is a groove master on the 4 and 5 string and plies harmonic extensions which fortify the soloists, singers, and their songs. Among Kevin’s weapons of choice include Guild and Fender Precision basses.

 

McCormick’s resume is impressive and expansive, collaborating with artists including Nils Lofgren, Jackson Browne, Robben Ford, John Mayall,  Keb’ Mo, Crosby, Stills & Nash,  Experience Hendrix, The Rides with Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and Barry Goldberg – to cite a very select few.

 

Kevin McCormick Sound & Vision…

Nils Lofgren “Attitude City” https://youtu.be/pc2nROPVUvQ

Jackson Browne “Naked Ride Home” https://youtu.be/4my0i08lCNg

Kevin slappin’ and poppin’ with Melissa: “Brave and Crazy” https://youtu.be/N4K_Z3AR69o