UMPHREY JACKSON, a resident of S. FL when he's not performing around the world, is a man with an innate talent to transform any significant moment into a song. He began songwriting during his teenage years at Nurnberg American High School in Nurnberg, Germany. Little did the teenaged Umphrey know that one day he would write several songs based on the memories made at NHS. On Ump's CD, DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO WILL REMEMBER, all the songs, with the exception of one, are inspired by his high school years.
Today, the multi-talented UMPHREY JACKSON is a composer, producer, musican and singer, but before all those exciting occupations were attached to his name, he learned the music trade as a roadie.
In the early 80s, after college at the University of Alabama, Umphrey knew his passion for music would lead him to his profession for life. From 1981 until 1992, Ump worked as a roadie for Lee Greenwood, Vince Gill, Cher, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Night Ranger, The Judds, The Commodores, The Ohio Players and many other artists.
However, before he decided to go solo, he and a friend started a group they called Genie and The Beast. Their group played the college clubs and the underground circuit. Their biggest claim to fame was sharing the stage with The B-52's and Boy George at the New Year's Eve South Beach Bash in 1999.
Umphrey's song, HOME OF THE BRAVE, was slated to be part of the soundtrack for THE THREE KINGS movie filmed in the mid-90s. However, it was cut from the final score. So, Ump included it on his first CD. HOME OF THE BRAVE has been especially well-recieved since Ump and his group, THE UMPHREY JACKSON PROJECT, performed for the troops in the Persian Gulf in early 2003. His soulfully touching song, SPIRIT, is a comfort in trying times, and has been requested by many of our fallen heroe's families.
For a calendar of Umphrey's current gigs, visit his OFFICIAL WEBSITE. The link is located below.
At this time, Umphrey is, as is always true, busy with one project or another and touring in the US and abroad. He is currently collaborating with author, award-winning poet and lyricist, Wanda L. Harrell, who is also a member of CD BABY.
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