Donn Bynum – Do You Feel Me?

Donn Bynum
Do You Feel Me?
Donn Bynum – 2008
Ray Redmond

You have heard saxophonist Donn Bynum playing with legends like the Commodores, Bootsy Collins, Brothers Johnson and more. His recent solo release Do You Feel Me is a dynamic testament to this master tradesman’s many years of sharing his music around the world.

Bynum is funky/groovy on this CD, accompanied by original funkateer Bernie Worrell playing keyboards on three songs, and smooth jazz guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. on three more.

From the bold and brash ‘Midnight In Rio’ to the smooth ‘Cha Cha Song’ this CD showcases Bynums talented style and feel for a songs nuances, drawing the listener in with ryhthm and jam.

Donn performed for several years with international recording artists “The Brothers Johnson”, and appeared on the tv show “Motown Live”. Bootsy’s Rubber band called him back for several years of international touring and recording. During that time frame, he played on Bootsy’s cd entitled “Bootsy’s New Rubber Band Live in Japan”. Donn was featured on the song “Make My Funk The P-Funk”, along with funk master keyboardist Bernie Worrell. Donn has also recorded and performed with stellar award winning gospel artist “Kenny Smith”. He has recorded with many other gospel artists, and loves to share his gift of music while attending church.