Up From Here

James 'PJ' Spraggins

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"Up From Here" is a new two song release by Birmingham Alabama based drummer/writer/producer, James 'PJ' Spraggins. While holding down the drum chair for several chart topping jazz artists (most notable Kim Scott), PJ has contiuned to release original music to add to his growing cataloague.

His latest offering "Up From Here" consists of two songs

"Up From Here" is a new two song release by Birmingham Alabama based drummer/writer/producer, James 'PJ' Spraggins. While holding down the drum chair for several chart topping jazz artists (most notable Kim Scott), PJ has contiuned to release original music to add to his growing cataloague.

His latest offering "Up From Here" consists of two songs that are sure to be instant classics in the world of Jazz and inspirational music. The title track features performance collaborations with Jazz guitarist Eric Essix and keyboardist/producer Greg Manning. The second track is the soul stirring "Grace & Mercy" which features saxophonist, Dr. Melvin Butler, of the Brian Blade Fellowship. Contributing musicians for this project include:

"Up From Here": Sean Michael Ray (bass), Greg Manning (piano, aux keys), Eric Essix (guitar), James 'PJ' Spraggins (drums, aux keys, programming).

"Grace & Mercy": Sean Michael Ray (bass), Cameron Sankey (piano, aux keys), Theo Gkoutsidis (guitar), Melvin Butler (saxophone), James 'PJ' Spraggins (drums, aux keys, programming).

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Bounce Back (Single)

James 'PJ' Spraggins

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On the heels of his third album release "Time to Heal” (2015), Birmingham Alabama-based drummer/producer James PJ Spraggins has been hard at work providing the backbeat for many artists from jazz guitarist Eric Essix to most recently chart-topping jazz flutist Kim Scott. Currently James ‘PJ’ Spraggins is working on his next project which will

On the heels of his third album release "Time to Heal” (2015), Birmingham Alabama-based drummer/producer James PJ Spraggins has been hard at work providing the backbeat for many artists from jazz guitarist Eric Essix to most recently chart-topping jazz flutist Kim Scott. Currently James ‘PJ’ Spraggins is working on his next project which will feature this brand new single, “Bounce Back”. The upbeat and inspirational vibe of “Bounce Back” is sure to be music to the ears of jazz lovers the world over.

Donald Hayes - sax Sean Michael Ray - bass Theo Gkoutsidis - guitar James PJ Spraggins - drums, keyboards, vocals, mixing, writing & producer Images - Tracy D. Spraggins Photography

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If It Isn't Love (Single)

James 'PJ' Spraggins

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On the heels of his third album release "Time to Heal", drummer/producer James PJ Spraggins pays homage to 80's R&B music with the release of his latest single "If It Isn't Love". Originally recorded by R&B super group New Edition "If It Isn't Love" was an instant hit with fans worldwide. James PJ Spraggins' rendition combines the

On the heels of his third album release "Time to Heal", drummer/producer James PJ Spraggins pays homage to 80's R&B music with the release of his latest single "If It Isn't Love". Originally recorded by R&B super group New Edition "If It Isn't Love" was an instant hit with fans worldwide. James PJ Spraggins' rendition combines the nostalgia of the song's era with the sound of modern contemporary jazz. This track features:

Kelley Oneal - sax Sean Michael Ray - bass Theo Gkoutsidis - guitar James PJ Spraggins - drums, keyboards, arrangement

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Time to Heal

James 'PJ' Spraggins

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Drummer/producer James 'PJ' Spraggins is back with his third studio album "Time to Heal". PJ started writing music for Time to Heal while he and his wife were on the mend from Kidney transplant surgery that took place in early late February 2015. PJ's wife, Tracy (aka Sweet Nita), was in need of a kidney and PJ was a perfect match to donate to

Drummer/producer James 'PJ' Spraggins is back with his third studio album "Time to Heal". PJ started writing music for Time to Heal while he and his wife were on the mend from Kidney transplant surgery that took place in early late February 2015. PJ's wife, Tracy (aka Sweet Nita), was in need of a kidney and PJ was a perfect match to donate to her. "Time to Heal" is comprised of songs mostly written and produced by PJ during his "Downtime" as he took "Time to Heal" appropriately from the surgery. This new CD features some of PJ's favorite musician friends to work with live & in studio such as Eric Essix, Frank McComb, Tracy Hamlin, Kim Scott, Mike Burton, Melvin Jones, Kelley Oneal, Kelvin Wooten, Sean Michael Ray, Keith Williams, Melvin Miller and Alex Al. Also featured on this new CD is a fan-favorite cover of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man".

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    70x7 3:35
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    Watermelon Man (radio edit) 4:08
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    Next Time 3:44
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The Light of Day

James 'PJ' Spraggins

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James 'PJ' Spraggins debuts his music to world with the 2006 release of "The Light of Day".

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    Excited 5:15
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    Autumn Breeze 5:47
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    Day Dreamin' 3:54
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    Sweet Nita 5:09
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    God Is Good! 4:15
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    Bedtime Stories 1:59
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    Nocturnal Drive 6:46
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    Isadore 4:54
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Pure Logic

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    Treetops 4:20
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    Always the Same 5:06
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    You're My Latest, Greatest Inspiration 5:58
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    Made A Change 4:41
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    Better Days 4:51
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    Serenity 3:30
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    Come to Jesus 3:16
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