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PJ Spraggins

Drummer/Producer/Composer

About Me

James PJ Spraggins II Drummer/Composer/ProducerJames Spraggins II, affectionately known as PJ, developed a love for music at an early age while growing up in Bessemer, Alabama. Like many musicians from the South, PJ formed his musical roots in the church. From the time he began junior high until his senior year in high school, PJ participated the school band program. After graduating from high school PJ received a music scholarship to Alabama State University where he participated in Marching Band, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and percussion ensemble. After graduating, PJ made his home in Birmingham where he currently lives with his wife.During his professional career, PJ has had many opportunities to perform with numerous artists playing different styles of music. Those artists include Randy Owen (Alabama), Byron Cage, Dorenda Clark (The Clark Sisters), Ronnie Laws, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Ike Stubblefield, Eric Essix, Joey Summerville, Melvin Miller, Tekneek, William Green (Magic Dream), Toni Redd, Katrina Willis, Kelley Oneal, and Maria Howell among others. Currently PJ is holding down the drum throne for neo soul artist, Donnie.Studio Credits include: 1. Tekneek (Joyride)--drums, programming, song writing 2. Eric Essix (Abid With Me)--drums 3. William Green (Green Valley)--drums 4. It's All About Him Ministries (Come Let Us Adore Him)--drums 5. James PJ Spraggins (The Light of Day)--drums, programming, keysPJ continues to make his mark on the national music scene. He is currently performing with many of the artists mentioned above. PJ has just released his debut jazz album entitled 'The Light of Day'. The new album features music written, produced and mostly performed by PJ. Stay tuned.....the best is yet to come!

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Member Since: 2/25/2006
Band Website: pjspraggins.com
Band Members: James PJ Spraggins' new jazz CD, 'The Light of Day', is now available worldwide! .. CDBABY LINK for JAMES 'PJ' SPRAGGINS: The Light of Day --

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Influences: Influential Musicians........... Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, A Tribe Called Quest, Bruce Hornsby, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, George Duke, Pat Metheny, Alex Bugnon, THE LIST GOES ON....AND ON....AND ON......etc///////Influential Drummers......... Lil John Roberts, Melvin Baldwin, Ricky Lawson, Dennis Chambers, ?uestLove, Steve Gadd, Michael White, Omar Hakim, Antonio Sanchez, Clayton Cameron, Carter Beauford, Sonny Emery, among others............ ME LIVE WITH DONNIE IN DC ON MY BIRTHDAY GROOVING WITH MARCUS MILLER AND FRIENDS
Sounds Like: A cool summer breeze! Download 'The Light of Day' now at .. !!!
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

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NEW CD NOW AVAILAVABLE WORLDWIDE!!!!!

My new jazz CD, "The Light of Day", is now available for purchase worldwide through (cdbaby.com/cd/jpjspraggins).  The new CD consists of 9 original instrumental songs written from a drummer's po...
Posted by PJ Spraggins on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 07:48:00 PST

What"s Up

Hello good people! I'm new to the myspace community so anyone can be my friend.  I just wanted to let everybody know about my upcoming album, The Light of Day.  It features instrumental musi...
Posted by PJ Spraggins on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 04:45:00 PST