Jaymes' BIO

In the early 70's I co-founded the gospel group "Psalm 150" with my dear friend Greg Eckler, playing soulful rhythm n blues gospel music. This group helped pioneer the way for "non- traditional" gospel music to be accepted in contemporary Christian churches of the day.  Greg continued the group for a long while even after I left. We stayed in touch, attended church together in San Bernardino for many years and even though he moved away for a time, in the following years we had many other occasions to visit and fellowship, plus perform together.  We even wrote another Psalm 150 album just a few years back.  He was a significant mentor and life long friend and I'm forever grateful for him leading me to the Lord.  Sadly we lost Greg in November 2020.   

1975-1979 

Bassist/vocalist w renowned Gospel Artist Andrae Crouch & the Disciples. Performed worldwide at Carnegie Hall NY, Albert Hall London, Sydney Opera House, Hollywood Bowl to name a few. As a member I received a Grammy Award for the "Best Soul Gospel Album" in a Contemporary category in 1978 for "Live in London" album.  I also co-wrote "The Choice" w Greg Eckler on Andrae's album "This is Another Day" released in 1976 which won Soul/Black Gospel Album Dove Award in 1977.  Also on the same album I was the featured vocalist on the song "We Expect You"  

1980

 - Solo album on Light Records entitled "White as Snow" + toured and promoted.  

1984

 - Lead singer w "Tower of Power." A highlight was Super Bowl Pre-Party for the SF 49'ers. 

-  Co-wrote/sang on 4 songs, "Dream Come True" by David Garfield's Karizma, LA based jazz group.  

-  Also co-wrote songs for 2nd album, 1 used by Phil Perry on his album.  

1985-1987 

- Bassist/vocalist w Christian artist Darrell Mansfield, to Hawaii, Tokyo, Seoul & Hong Kong.

1989-1991 

- Co-wrote/arrange 1st album, RCA artist, Bobby Ross Avila, who toured w New Kids on the Block 

   that year

-  Co-wrote/arranged songs for Bobby's 2nd album demo.  

1993-1997 

- Guitarist/background vocalist for contemporary Christian artist, Bryan Duncan 

- Played guitar, “Slow Revival Tour” w Christian artists Bob Carlisle & Rebecca St. James.  

- Co-wrote “United We Stand” used as theme for the tour/seen in video for the annual Flevo Gospel

  Festival, Amsterdam. Returned for another festival October, 1995.  

- “Blue Skies” tour (1997), B Duncan,  co-wrote song from album, “Joy is a Singable Thing” and co-

   wrote “Bryan’s Hymn – When I turn to you”. 

- Spring 1997 as guitarist w Bryan Duncan, Crystal Lewis & Anointed, BIG VOICE tour. 

- Guest vocalist for Maranatha’s Acappella Praise II 1993 album project - BGV/lead vocals, Promise 

  Keepers "Raise the Standard"  I & II, won '95 Dove Award. 

- Producer/songwriter “Redeeming the Time,” Contemporary Christian artist Dean Mills

- Guest guitarist “Come just as you are - Harvest of Praise,” Harvest Christian Fellowship 

- Performed at Andrae Crouch & Disciples reunion concert/ordination celebration, singing  'We

  Expect You', off Grammy winning album 'Live in London'.   

- Prod/Arranger “For Such a Time as This,” Christian group, Reign of Soul/Jasper Records 

- Vocal arrange/BGVs -Darrell Mansfield’s "The Lord’s House," Rev Dan Smith tribute 

- Guest vocalist for Maranatha's 'Making of a Godly Man' w '97 Promise Keepers Events. 

- Guest vocalist for Maranatha's 'ONE VOICE' Men's Gospel Choir album - Team member/guitarist, 

  Promise Keepers events, Seattle, Fresno, Minneapolis & more.  

1998-1999 

- Produced/arranged/co-Wrote "SOULED OUT," Darrell Mansfield, Ocean Records. 

- Continued as guitarist/bassist for Contemporary Christian Artist, Bryan Duncan 

- BGV's on Christmas LP by Andrae Crouch produced by Scott Smith/Ralph Carmichael 

- Production of contemporary Christian Artist, Dean Mills 2nd album  

- Continued as BASSIST for  contemporary Christian artist, Bryan Duncan.    

2000 - 2011 

- Collaborated as songwriter/prod w Maranatha Music, various contemporary projects  

- Produce Latin gospel artist, “Julian’s,” 2nd album at BNGG Studios  

- Produced “You’re Worthy of My Praise,” Promise Keepers “Live Worship”  

- Background Vocals on Andrae Crouch’s project 2002.  

- Background vocals on Crystal Lewis’ Christmas Album, “Holy, Holy, Holy”  

- Completed “Through his Eyes” by gospel artist, “Julian”, BNGG Studios, Riverside.  

- Member, Andrae Crouch Singers on Ray Charles' final album, Genius & Friends.  

2012 - May 2020 

- Worship Band Leader R3 Church, Fontana w bass player A Ford and other wonderful players.  

Presently 

-  Continues musical production in home studio 

-  Performs regularly with Delaney and other artists

-  Owner, Righteous Maggie Publishing 

-  Vendor/contributor at Pro Backing Tracks