Biography
His new release, Drink My Wine (2012) is collaboration of some the best Memphis musicians around. There are 11 songs with 9 originals and covers of Willie Dixon's "Hoochie Coochie Man" and Robert Geddins' "Tin Pan Alley." Special guests on the record include Grammy Winner and Music Hall of Fame inductee Wayne Jackson (trumpet) on originals "Workday Blues" and "Too Late Baby." Wayne Jackson is best known for his work as part of the Memphis Horns whos recordings appeared on nearly every Stax Records recording, helping the label define its sound. Rodd Bland appears on drums on the original instrumental "Zilla." Rodd Bland is son of legendary Bobby "Blue" Bland and has worked with Bobby Blue Bland, B.B. King, Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Rush , Eugene Gales & many more.
Darren Jay has shared the stage with such notables as Kenny Neal, Delta Blues Musician Lonnie Shields, harmonica sensation Billy Gibson and many others. In 2008, he competed in the 24th International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis Tennessee, as the representatives of the Blues Society of N.W. Florida. In 2009, he made recording contributions on Stacy Brooks studio album produced by Kenny Neal and Stackhouse Recording artist Memphis Gold. Darren Jay resides in Memphis TN and is backed by veteran musicians of the Memphis music scene.
Darren Jay served as President of the Memphis Blues Society from 2010-2012. He is a current member of The Blues Foundation. Darren Jay is endorsed by Blackfoot Custom Amps.
DISCOGRAPHY
- Darren Jay & The Delta Souls - DRINK MY WINE - 2012
- Darren J: BLUESMAN USA - 2009
- Darren J Trio: FURTHER UP THAT ROAD - 2008
- Darren J Trio: PANHANDLE BLUES - 2006
- Darren J: BACK TO ME - 2005
MUSIC AVAILABLE ON
- Itunes
- Napster
- Emusic
- Rhapsody
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One of our favorite local acts, Darren J and Blackkat Bone are tearing up the blues scene in Memphis.
- Beale Street Caravan, August 2009
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"Darren J and Blackkat Bone is an exciting new entrant to the blues music scene in Memphis and already turning heads (and ears) at their performances. Great originals and covers, punctuated with stinging, well-phrased solos by guitarist/vocalist front-man Darren J, and tight, punchy grooves by veteran rhythm section mates, Kenny Allyn (bass) and WC Garrison (drums)! Highly recommend you catch this act as soon, and as often as you can!"
- Dave Bennett/President, Memphis Blues Society, August 2009
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With the release of their first CD, Panhandle Blues, the Darren J. Trio displays a unique sound, honed and perfected in Pensacola, Fl. We now have a musical style that reflects the ambiance of the Florida Panhandle and captures the social relevance of this up and coming blues band."
- Reese Howard/President, Blues Society of Northwest Florida (2007)
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Pensacola’s latest blues rock sensation, known as Darren J. Trio. Not even a year after being formed, the Trio has a professionally produced album and a hopeful outlook...Playing with conviction, energy and passion is what makes the band appealing to all age groups...
- Vol. 7, No. 3, January 18, 2007 Independent News Pensacola
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The first time I heard the Darren J., I was immediately impressed with their sound, which they like to call "Panhandle blues...The album, a mixture of rock, blues and soul, is sure to impress blues lovers and get blues novices addicted.
- Pensacola News Journal December 7, 2006
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