Jeff Potter

At the age of 10, Jeff got his first drumkit and a lesson on how to play a two-finger boogie-woogie on the piano from "Judy" - a teenaged family friend. For many years down in his cellar, Jeff played that boogie-woogie fast and slow, and performed long Gene Krupa/Cozy Cole style solos on his drums. Early on, he bought every single rock & roll, rockabilly and rhythm & blues record he could get his hands on. Jeff played in various recording bands for 12 years (including Al Anderson's Wildweeds) before writing, singing and performing his own songs, mostly in the style of 50's rock & roll. Jeff fronted 2 bands, The Contenders, then later Jeff Potter & the Rhythm Agents. He co-produced and played many of the instruments on Betsy-Dawn Williams' Rocket Girl CD on El Toro Records. In addition to performing solo, Jeff also tours as a member of the The Lustre Kings, often backing Wanda Jackson. On occasion, Jeff also plays piano with Travis LeDoyt. Jeff has releases on the English labels Nervous, Fury, Raucous Records, as well as Dynamite Records, U.S.A., and now this release on El Toro Records, Spain. Studio work has included recording on Columbia, Vanguard and Buddha Records. Jeff still likes to make trips down to the cellar to play the drums.


ETCD8010 – JEFF POTTER – GREAT BIG BEAT

A great big beat of piano pumping rockabilly rock and roll. This is a rockin` and boppin', jumpin'n jivin', sitting on the sofa smoochin' CD. Much more than just a little bit, it`s a great big beat. Strollers for the sweeties to shake their stuff to, screamin' solos and sexy shouters. Should you put this platter on to get your house party started? If you like a great big beat you should!

Jeff Potter has several obvious influences such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, The Big Bopper, The Blasters. His recording has a timeless style, though the 50's make up the backbone of this cool cat.

Within this big beat you can feel the 40's jump swing right into the 70's ted revival. Jeff Potter is an outstanding musician who has been a player in the U.S. for many years. Throughout his career he has enjoyed many rave reviews in the international press regarding his abilities. He selected truly talented support (including Betsy-Dawn Williams and Graham Tichy ) to craft this exciting CD. The arrangments and sound quality attest to his efforts and experience. There are 15 fantastic tunes, each stands on it's own. There isn't any fluff or fodder to fill this recording out. Every song on this CD tells a great story and you will want to dance or dream to them over and over again. If you dig piano pumpers you must own this CD.

"High Octane" is a jiving, bluesy tune with brilliant piano work that the Killer would appreciate. Try and sit still to this number, it's a great dance tune. "Time On My Hands" is a slow swinging, big hunk of love, west coast strolling ballad. Sweet. The title track "She's Got A Great Big Beat" couldn't get any fatter without bursting through the speaker seams. This jiver is showing it's stuff. Tight, bright and wailing. The tune is FAT. Like instrumentals? "The Romp" has it all, beautiful guitar lines, skin solos and bass work that is fine. A medium paced jiver that is cool as a cucumber.

"Great Big Beat" is the CD for folks who want to dance, party or make out in a '55 Ford. Jeff Potter has a sound that suited and booted teds will love the same as rock and roll swingsters. "Great Big Beat" is a great big record from a truly talented artist. Jeff Potter is IT with a really BIG beat.

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Track listing:
 She's Got A Great Big Beat
All Right With Meç
When The Moon Comes Up
Golden Roll
I Can't Belive
She's So Explosive
Time On My Hands
Somebody Loves You
High Octane
Kinda Lovin' Man
Let's Go To The Moon
Modern Busy Wold
Get Some Rest
Some Of The Time
The Romp