James Brown personally gave me my first filmology project. He then introduced me as the "Godson of Soul," and he told the producers he was renaming me Young James Brown. I had the incredible honor of working alongside the original James Brown band (the J.B.'s), including legends like:
Maceo Parker
Jabo (John "Jabo" Starks), drummer
Clyde Stubblefield (the legendary "Funky Drummer")
Bootsy Collins
Catfish Collins
Johnnie Griggs (congas)
Country Kellum (guitar)
Sweet Charles Sherrell (musical director)
The Bittersweets
The Soul Generals
Plus many other icons and special guests:
My hometown Chicago actor Harry Lennix (serving as the guide and my cape man)
Actors Donte and Dante Basco
George Clinton
Alie Woodson and The Temptations
Marcus Miller
Dr. John
Herbie Hancock
Sly Stone
Chaka Khan
Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band
Choreographer Lisa Ruffin
