JACK PEARSON: Step Out!

Jack Pearson

Step Out!

© 1994 Candlefly Songs (634479089640)

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Amazing guitar work, smooth vocals, first-rate songwriting - a brilliant solo album by former Allman Brothers Band guitarist.

tracks

1 Step Out
2 I Can Fix It
3 Find A Way
4 The Give And Take
5 I'm Not Crying
6 Loving You
7 My Old Friend
8 Highpockets
9 Don't Give Up
10 Just For A Little While

notes

Guitarist, Jack Pearson, is probably best known for his blues/rock lead and slide guitar playing as a member of The Allman Brothers Band from 1997 to 1999. But he has achieved guitar master status in other genres as well.

Often singled out solely as an electric blues slide player, Jack is just as adept in many other musical styles and is able to take each of those styles to another level with his guitar.

Artists he has worked with include Delbert McClinton, Lee Ann Womack, Groove Holmes, Faith Hill, Jimmy Smith, Tracy Nelson, Shelby Lynne, Dan Penn and others too numerous to mention.

His songs have been recorded by such artists as Gregg Allman, Tracy Nelson, The Allman Brothers Band, Jimmy Hall, Gov't Mule and Lee Roy Parnell.

Jack's guitar playing has been featured on studio albums by Gregg Allman, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimmy Buffett, Chris LeDoux, Billy Montana, The Bacon Brothers and Jimmy Hall, among others.

His versatility and outstanding musicianship can be heard not only on "Step Out!" but also on two other Candlefly releases available on CD Baby...the self-titled instrumental "Jack Pearson" and an acoustic blues duo titled "William Howse & Jack Pearson."

"Step Out!" is Jack's first solo CD and was released in 1994. All ten songs on the disc were written/co-written by Jack, and in addition to playing guitar and singing, he played bass, Hammond organ and keyboards.

A sampling of reviews of "Step Out!"...

"an absolutely brilliant solo album...amazing guitar work, smooth vocals, and some first-rate songwriting...an uplifting and refreshing listening experience..."
Hittin' the Note Magazine

"In a city where guitar pickers almost outnumber cars on the road, Nashville's Jack Pearson numbers among the very best of the entire lot...strong singing that would do The Allman Brothers Band proud...his songs are compact, appealing and harbor intelligent lyrics on rising above trouble."
Music Row Magazine

"He shows the maturity and good taste to let his guitar playing serve the music, rather than the other way around...delivered in an earthy, unforced vocal style. Great grooves."
Music Row Magazine

"a distinctive guitar sound...a soulful feel for the blues...his voice...rings true and full of feeling...the lyrics and hooks will stick in your mind...the kind of music you'll want to hear every couple of weeks for the rest of your life..."
Music City Blues Bluesletter

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  • excellant
    author: donald zelinski

    Great cd. I agree with everything said previously. I would give it 4.5, but can't give it 5 because nothing is perfect.

  • step out
    author: evan williams

    some very tasteful guitar work,smokin' at times together with well written songs and soulful vocals....who could ask for more

  • Enjoy Jack's style of playing, great tone on guitar
    author: R. Findlay

    I enjoy this style of music , blues oriented, the full sound of the band, the B3, but most of all Jack Pearson's guitar work. Excellent

  • pretty good but.....
    author: Kenji

    First of all I enjoyed his great guitar work. I figured out why he joined Allman Brothers band and filled Duane's shoes. But the sound production is not satisfactory.

  • Great playing, awesome vocals, ...........if you like Allman/Clapton Sessions wi
    author: LAF

    Knowing that I love ABB and Govt Mule......an acquaintance recommended this CD by Jack Pearson. Boy was he right! I especially liked "Find A Way" and "Just For A Little While". Great playing and vocals. If you like Allman, Clapton.......you will love this CD. Oh, and the vendor for distribution.....(CD BABY)....it ROCKS too!

  • Allman Bros. like blues-rock
    author: Don

    Good songs, GREAT playing, very Allman like, production a tad weak, but still good, as the music carries the CD. If you like the Allman Bros., you will certainly like this.

  • CD Baby hit me
    author: Bent Gregers (Denmark)

    A month ago I was hit by CD Baby and Jack Pearson and thank you for that.Im now sitting here whit a cd that's 10 years old and I have to admit,great stuff.Jack Pearson you don't need ABB they need you.

  • More than Awesome.......
    author: Ron Thompson

    This is a must listen for guitar players that are into the Allman Brothers and beyond.There are awesome groove and high quality phrasing throughout that is a STEP OUT from the norm.There are plenty of licks to learn here.....

  • Buy this CD !
    author: Mark

    One listen and you will understand why the Allman Brothers had him in the band. This guy can play. This CD along with his other two releases feature great guitar playing.

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