JAYBEE & THE ROUTINE
MINNEAPOLIS ORIGINALS
Since April of 2001, the legendary front-man and vocalist JayBee (James Brown) has led one of the top performing bands in Minneapolis. Originally from Boston, MA, JayBee grew up with his friends Bobby and Teddy with the band New Edition. After touring with New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Run-DMC, and Maurice Starr, JayBee made his way to Minneapolis after receiving some guidance and connected with some legendary artists.
After making friends with Jellybean Johnson from Morris Day & The Time, (also producer for Janet Jackson, New Edition, Alexander O’Neal & Mint Condition), Jellybean encouraged JayBee to set out and build his own band filled with heavyweights - thus The Routine was born.
Over the years, word around the town grew and soon, word grew nationally and internationally.
There are too many famous artists to list, but the number of celebrity musicians that have seen the Routine play, and been invited to play with the band is enormous. Here are a few of the celebrities that have visited JayBee & The Routine and have joined us for an incredible moment:
Morris Day & The Time
Alexander O’Neal
LTD
Cherelle
John Legend
Lakeside
Surface
Total
Mazarati
Prince
Mint Condition
Stokely Williams
Louis Johnson - Brothers Johnson
George Clinton
Verdine White from Earth Wind & Fire

