"Ive been singing since the age of 5."My Mother was a "Great Singer" and My Father was a "Master Musician(Harmonica Player/Percussionist)"&Minister"...Basically,I am a Self-taught "Alternative/Smooth Jazz/Pop/R&B/Gospel Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer/Writer.
"Two of My Sons "Robby&"Timmy Payton are also Musicians&Writers.
"I started singing in Church around age 5...My Dad inspired me to play.He was a "Great"Harmonica Player/Soloist.He was/is my Greatest Inspiration My Mother was also a "Great Singer"She would sometimes "sing me to sleep at night" I started playing Guitar around age 10.Joined a Band around age 16..Hit the Road around age 17..Got into Jazz around age 26....Still playing&singing..I Love "Good Music"in every genre.
"I really enjoy travelling & playing the Ski Resorts in Vail & Aspen Colorado.
Jesus Christ,My Mother&Father,My Children, Grand Children,My Sisters&Our Brothers,Relatives & Friends.My Influences are but not limited to,Bobby Payton,My Uncle Donnie Carr,The Jazz Crusaders,George Benson,Andre Crouch,Hezekiah Walker,Grover Washington,Stevie Wonder,Chick Corea,Gary Burton,Charlie Wilson&Gap,Earth,Wind&Fire,Chaka,Sade,Anita Baker,Pat Metheney etc.
Fender/Ibanez Guitars,Roland Gr-30 Guitar Synthe,Pro Tools.
"This Music is Dedicated to the Memory of My Son David(My Drummer) who died while playing "Russian Roullette" with his "Friends"...David was 21"
"I was "On The Road(1999)"when this happened...