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With the release of Tony Joe White’s “Uncovered” CD, featuring rock heavyweights, Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Michael McDonald, and Mark Knopfler, as well as a posthumous contribution by the legendary Waylon Jennings, Jeff explains that his work on this project has brought him significantly closer to his drumming goals. Covering the musical gambit from "Sesame Street" to "Lollapalooza," Jeff began drumming at the age of eight. He cut his teeth in the lounges of downtown Memphis while majoring in per- cussion and classical guitar at Memphis State University where he achieved the esteemed drummer position for the “A” level Jazz Band. Jeff began touring and recording with Tony Joe White after Tony heard some demo recordings Jeff did with Jim Stewart of Stax Records. Later, Waylon Jennings was recording some of Tony Joe’s material, and since the producers were unable to improve upon the feel of Jeff’s playing on the demo, Waylon decided to use Jeff’s original tracks for “Waylon and Co.” Waylon then made Jeff a permanent fixture in his band and Jeff spent the next fourteen years honing his skills and learning every aspect of the music business from the undisputed “rebel” of outlaw country music. When asked about his tenure with Waylon, Jeff remarks “Waylon commanded perfection on stage. It was a level of professionalism that could only be learned from the great masters of any art.” Jeff observed Waylon’s passing by honoring his privilege to have been influenced by a true legend and moves his legacy forward with a personal and profes- sional attitude that is admired both on stage and in the studio. Jeff has immense experience in touring and recording. Many times wearing different hats from (Producer, Tour Manager, Stage Manager to Band Leader). Jeff received recognition from Modern Drummer magazine for “Best Country Drummer” and through the years has shared the stage with many artists, but he maintains his ever-humble attitude by summing up his credentials with “You’re only as good as your last show.” Discography: Tony Joe White/Uncovered/Swamp Records (with Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler and Michael McDonald) Tony Joe White/Deep Cuts/Swamp Records Tony Joe White/Dangerous/Columbia/CBS Tony Joe White/I Get Off On It/Casablanca Tony Joe White/The Real Thang/Casablanca Tony Joe White/Live From Austin, TX/New West Records Tony Joe White/Live in Amsterdam, Munich Records Tony Joe White/Dangerous Eyes/Raven Waylon Jennings/ Nashville Rebel/ RCA Waylon Jennings/Live From Austin, TX/New West Records Waylon Jennings/The Best of Austin City Limits/Columbia/Legacy Waylon Jennings/NFL Country/Castle Waylon Jennings/Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals & Dirt/Ode 2 Kids/BMG Waylon Jennings/Right For The Time/Justice Records Waylon Jennings/Too Dumb For New York City/Epic-Sony Waylon Jennings/The Eagle/Epic Waylon Jennings/Waylon & Company/RCA Waylon Jennings/Songs of The Civil War/Sony Harley Davidson & The Marlborough Man/Mercury David Allen Coe/Just Divorced/Columbia-CBS Jessi Colter/Out of the Ashes/Shout Factory Records Robby Turner/Man Of Steel/Evolutionary Monty & The Pythons/Real Thing/Python Records Brian Gowan/I Am Strong/Scott & White Brian Gowan/Day One/GMG Records Instrumental Memphis Music Sampler /INSIDE SOUNDS Joe Simon/Loving Time/Mell-O-Sound Johnny Hallyday/Nashville/Phillips Production: Brian Gowan/Day One/GMG Records Brian Gowan/I Am Strong/Scott & White Monty & The Pythons/Real Thing/Python Records Songs For The Cure (Savannahs Song) Snuffy Smith SmokeHouse Road