"Born in Georgia, Jackie Payne first made a local name for himself in Houston, before signing with Stax Records in the 1960's, and was a member of the labels touring revue. He later joined up with the Johnny Otis Orchestra, and was their featured vocalist between 1987 and 2002, resulting in a Grammy nomination in 1993 for "Spirit of the Black Territory Bands." ... Payne did not enjoy the release of I Saw The Blues due to a major stroke as the production was being wrapped up, but his spirit and guidance were strong motivators to get the job done. This is a story of a man who seen a lot, paid his dues, and in his own words has no complaints, and no regrets, for Jackie Payne is a blues singer, of which there are genuinely few".