Fresh off a tour of Europe with Jamal Thomas and the great Fred Wesley that included the Netherlands, Munster and Aschaffenburg Germany, Patti Labelle cousin, Jimi Hendrix influenced and Occasional P-FUNK Guitarist, Baatin is clearly one of the most uniquely talented musicians in the entire world. Singing and playing over 7 instruments well, Baatin is A legitimate nominee for being one of the world’s most talented musicians. He is an accomplished Entertainer that has performed all over the USA and internationally in Canada, Germany, Amsterdam, Egypt, Jamaica, Bahamas, Mexico and South Africa. Baatin is an occasional member of rock and roll hall of fame legends Parliament-Funkadelic [Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, Flute and background Vocals]. He has been music director for Otis Redding III [Son of the late Soul legend: Otis Redding]. He has headlined regional festivals in the US and has been featured in concerts with the likes of Roy Ayers, Ronnie Laws, Dave Brubek and James Brown. His music can be described as an appealing mixture of Jazz, Funk, R&B, and the Blues. Having studied with master musicians in Macon GA during the 70s and armed with a degree in Sociology with studies in ethnomusicology. His debut CD “Sunday Brunch” received critical acclaim in numerous major publications from around the world including Ebony Magazine and “The Pittsburg Gazette”. Music from this CD has been used by American cable network TNT[Turner Network TV] in their NBA [Basketball] playoffs program. His music has also been used by Delta Airlines in some of their CNN-In-flight presentations. The latest release from Baatin, “You Can’t lose with the Blues”, explores his raw Guitar technique and Southern Baptist Preacher style Vocals. It is a mix that varies from traditional to progressive Blues. This CD showcases Baatin’s innovative interpretation of some well know Blues standards. Baatin’s “Soul Groover” recording is an eclectic mix of Jazz, Funk and Blues. This music, to a large degree reflects some of the indigenous music of the Macon and Middle Georgia [USA] area where he grew up. As many know, Macon Georgia is the home of many of the great pioneers of popular music such as James Brown Otis Redding, and Little Richard. This recording expresses much of the collective Soul found in the music in Georgia. It is largely based on what is known in music as the “groove”. A groove is and infectious rhythmic and melodic pattern that creates a momentum and draws the listener in. Henceforth, the name “Soul Groover”.. The music can be characterized as “Groove Jazz” that is to say, music with a groove that utilizes elements of Jazz improvisation. The CD is comprised of 13 tunes 7 of which are originals written by Baatin. The others explore Baatin’s interpretation of a wide range of music from Otis Redding’s Hard to handle, to the Billie Holiday hit “God Bless the child”. As usual, Baatin sings and plays all of the instruments on the record with the exception of Three songs. Those songs feature Anthony “DeMaxx” Thomas [also formerly of Parliament/Funkadelic] on Drums. All of the tunes carry a signature that Baatin’s own.