Pre-order of Spark. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
Track List:
1. Shakespeare
2. St. Valentino
3. Amazing Grace
4. Change of Pace
5. Time Space Words
6. I Got Soul
7. Write My Wrongs
8. I Got Soul (Dirty Take)
About Spark
As you listen to Spark, I hope that you open your ears, mind, and imagination to ride the musical wave wherever it takes you. It’s my intention that this collection of music will not only provide an epic listening experience, but fuel your creativity, inspire new ideas, and help you get in the zone to achieve better. I hope Spark will be a catalyst to ignite your next level life.
Thank You:
God: I’m nothing without you. You call me to dream & do the unimaginable. Thank you for endowing me with purpose, passion, and gifts to do Your will.
Charlie, JP3, Avery, Xavier (coming soon): Thank you for allowing space for me to Spark. I love you and appreciate your confidence in me.
Bunnye & JP1: Thank you for supporting my journey and believing in me. You’re best (and craziest) parents a guy could have.
The Amazing Artists on Spark: Thank you for embracing into the vision. Your gifts and spirits were exactly what was needed to bring this dream to life.
My Family & Friends: I’m a product of the love and support of my village. You receive and reflect my Sauce. Thank you for the abundance lessons and love that push me forward.
To you: Thank you for taking time to listen. This project means nothing without your ears and heart to embrace it.
credits
releases June 8, 2018
All songs written and produced by Jeff Ponders II. Shakespeare and St. Valentino co-produced by Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors. All songs mixed and mastered by Darell “Red” Campbell Jr, except Time Space Words (mixed by Quentin Dennard II. All songs engineer by Jake Shives at Tempermill Studios, Ferndale, MI
Shakespeare
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- John Douglas, flugelhorn
- Frank Walton, trumpet
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Gary Johnson, guitar
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Nate Winn, drums
St. Valentino
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- Kenneth Gill, trombone
- Frank Walton, trumpet
- Derrick Benford, piano
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Nate Winn, drums
- Ashley Nelson, violin
- Carla Rivers-Johnson, violin
- Leslie DeShazor, viola
- Jasmine James, cello
Amazing Grace
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Gary Johnson, guitar
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Nate Winn, drums
Change of Pace
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- Kenneth Gill, trombone
- John Douglas, trumpet
- Derrick Benford, piano
- Jon Dixon, piano
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Nate Winn, drums
Time Space Words
- Jeff Ponders II, alto & tenor sax, flute
- Kenneth Gill, trombone
- Frank Walton, trumpet
- Joi Tiffany, vocals
- Kenny Watson, vocals
- Derrick Benford, piano
- Jon Dixon, synth
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Tony Gordon, pad
- Gary Johnson, guitar
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Nate Winn, drums
I Got Soul
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- Kenneth Gill, trombone
- Frank Walton, trumpet
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Gary Johnson, guitar
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Gerard Gibbs, organ
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Brandon Williams, drums
Write My Wrongs
- Jeff Ponders II, tenor sax
- Gregory Freeman, percussion
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, piano
I Got Soul (Dirty Take)
- Jeff Ponders II, alto & tenor sax
- Kenneth Gill, trombone
- Frank Walton, trumpet
- Gerard Gibbs, organ
- Gary Johnson, guitar
- Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors, rhodes
- Matt Ryan, bass
- Brandon Williams, drums
