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Jimmy Herring
Jazz / Fusion / Rock



BUFORD, Georgia
United States

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Member Since5/6/2008
Band Websitewww.jimmyherring.net
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Jimmy Herring (guitar), Neal Fountain (Bass), Jeff Sipe (Drums), Scott Kinsey (Keys), Greg Osby (sax)


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Jimmy Herring : Lifeboat



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Musicians on this album

Jeff Sipe (Drums, Percussion), Oteil Burbridge( Bass), Kofi Burbridge ( Keys and Flute), Matt Slocum (Clavinet), Greg Osby (Sax), Derek Trucks (Slide Guitar), Bobby Lee Rodgers (Leslie and Slide Guitar), Tyler Greenwell (Drums), Scott Kinsey (Organ), Ike Stubblefield (B3)


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What are people saying

Always gutsy, adventurous, and melodic, never dorky or disingenuous, this under-recognized guitar hero just might have the power to make the F-, P-, and J-words (fusion, prog, and jam, as in “jam band”) good words again. Abstract Logix. —Jude Gold, Guitar Player Magazine

Lifeboat is Jimmy Herring’s album, and in that sense, he’s proven himself to be a great bandleader. But, more importantly, he’s opened himself up to us personally with this album, and – if you didn’t know it already – he’s a good soul. With a lot of heart. - Brian Robbins, Jambands.com

Herring's ability to confidently mix things up while playing with a refreshing honesty and lack of posturing throughout makes Lifeboat as rare a fusion record as he is a fusion guitarist. - John Kelman, All About Jazz

Lifeboat is further testimony to Herring's incandescent talent for songwriting, guitar virtuosity and his ability to serve as a catalyst for other accomplished musicians to streamline a coherent sound. Jimmy Herring ranks as one of the most gifted guitar players walking the planet...and music continues to be his everlasting lifeboat. - Swampland.com

I know I’m listening to a great guitar instrumental album when I forget that I’m listening to a guitar instrumental album. In other words, when the music grabs me more than the guitar playing. That’s what happens with Lifeboat. While the guitar playing is amazing, the music itself is equally good.- Guitar Lifestyle

Without question, this is one of the most inventive, fresh, and moving jazz releases of the year, and it's a huge triumph for Herring. - Rich Murray, Guitar Channel

Jimmy Herring's star is rising on the guitar horizon. He is one of the freshest new voices I've heard in many a year. He has successfully integrated his many fold influences while at the same time has found his own voice. No mean achievement! His future in music is assured. - John McLaughlin, Guitar Legend

Jimmy Herring, one of the best I have every played with. - Billy Cobham, Drum Legend


InfluencesAllan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bruce Hampton and many many more that wont even fit here in this little space
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   About Jimmy Herring

They say, “It ain’t braggin’ if you can do it.” Jimmy Herring is too modest to brag, but his guitar does a lot of the talkin’. And with the release of his first solo recording, Lifeboat, people are going to hear what Jimmy and his guitar have to say. Jimmy Herring is known for his limitless improvisations , long flowing phrases, and highly charged (and always very soulful) lead work. Lifeboat features Jimmy’s fiery guitar playing, and six Herring originals that showcase his stylistically diverse songwriting.

Jimmy Herring developed his reputation as a unique guitar player from years of performing and recording with top-tier musicians. After playing on the local scene of his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jimmy attended and graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology. In 1986, Jimmy moved to Atlanta, Georgia to teach at the Atlanta Institute of Music and quickly established himself. Herring still lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children.

In 1989, Jimmy joined singer and bandleader Col. Bruce Hampton and his group Aquarium Rescue Unit – a seminal jam band which mixed rock, free-jazz and bluegrass – and stayed until 1996. From 1998-99, nationwide exposure would come to Jimmy with the band Jazz Is Dead; which also featured drummer Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra), bassist Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report), and keyboardist T Lavitz (The Dregs). This group was known for playing jazz-fusion instrumental interpretations of classic songs by The Grateful Dead. Billy Cobham calls Jimmy Herring, “One of the best I have ever played with.”

Jimmy then played with The Allman Brothers Band for a summer tour in 2000. After the death of guitar great Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead’s bass player Phil Lesh continued to tour under the name Phil Lesh & Friends. Herring was a full-time member of this group from October 2000 to November 2005. In 2003 and 04 the surviving members of The Grateful Dead reunited and Herring was asked to fill the guitar chair.

Throughout this time, Jimmy Herring has continued to play in various side projects, notably Project Z with Jeff Sipe (drums) and Ricky Keller (bass). Lincoln Memorial, the second Project Z recording, was released in the fall of 2005. August 2006 found Jimmy taking over the guitar spot in the hugely popular jam band Widespread Panic; a gig that he continues to this present time.

With Lifeboat, Jimmy Herring is poised to move from sideman to the center of the stage. Lifeboat is a wide-ranging work. From foot stomping southern-flavored rockers; to modern bop and fusion; to a cover of the Wayne Shorter composition “Lost”; and melodic pieces full of subtlety and nuance; the music of Lifeboat allows Jimmy to express a full-range of emotions through his guitar.

Lifeboat will amaze people discovering Jimmy Herring for the first time…and surprise long-time fans as well.


Jimmy Herring - The Lifeboat Story (2008)

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Valles Flying Machine

Valles Flying Machine



Nov 23 2009 11:01 AM

Hey Jimmy love your tone ,style ,and songs ..Lifeboat is an awesome record I play it on my radio show ! I wish you well...hope to see you play down here in The Rio Grande Valley sooner or later the TEX/MEX BORDER if you will !
have a nice day Jimmy !
sincerely
 Texas Joe Valles
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HAVE A NICE DAY !
HOLLOWAY

HOLLOWAY



Nov 23 2009 11:01 AM

hey jimmy, are you experienced?

peace bro, JD
StoneTree Custom Guitars

StoneTree Custom Guitars



Nov 23 2009 11:00 AM

Thanks for your Friendship & Support..
Rock On,
: StoneTree Custom Guitars Team :
Aleksey Osipenkov

Aleksey Osipenkov



Nov 23 2009 11:00 AM

Hello!
Much thanks for the add! Much appreciate!
GREAT sound!!!!

Best wishes from Moscow!
Aleksey.
Bay Records

Bay Records



Nov 23 2009 11:00 AM

Blessings, from Music City!
Mikes Mistake

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Nov 23 2009 11:00 AM

Jimmy, John Sutton sent me a tape that you, John and Jerry Peel did in 86.... Cape Fear Funk is a great song and the metal tune you wrote is the shit... Friends have begged me for a copy.... The Steve Morse covers make my skin crawl... You should record the songs you wrote.... Nasty..... I listen to it daily.... You have grown musically so much since jamming in my basement but listening to your roots has been a blast.... Fusion is your heart bro.... Mike
The Spanish Caravan

The Spanish Caravan



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

BIG BLESSINGS,


FROM MUSIC CITY!
Frankie Marsola

Frankie Marsola



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

hey Jimmy, just gonna go ahead and wish y'all a happy holiday season, since it'll be busy and all!  -skeet
Amethyst Amy

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Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

WHITE WIZARD -- I Like WHAT I AM HERRING!!!  YOU'RE GOING TO STRIKE ME DEAD
Jeremiah Jams

Jeremiah Jams



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

Some Jeremiah Jams to expand your Mind

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Peace
Mike Maino

Mike Maino



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

Thanks for the add Jimmy!!!

All the best,

Mike Maino
HIDEKI

HIDEKI



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

Thanks for the add.
Roy Fulton

Roy Fulton



Nov 23 2009 10:59 AM

Thanks Jimmy!
cheers,
roy
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Nov 23 2009 10:58 AM

Jimmy, I just love your playing. Where can I download your cd?
The Spanish Caravan

The Spanish Caravan



Nov 23 2009 10:58 AM

Peace ♥ Love, from Music City!
Asparagus King

Tastes Like Asparagus



Nov 23 2009 10:58 AM

KATAR

KATAR



Nov 8 2009 7:43 PM

Greetings  from Poland,

if you are interested in INDO-JAZZ FUSION

visit our myspace ! ! !

KaTar band from Poland

ben

ben



Nov 8 2009 7:43 PM

Waiting for another Jimmy Herring tour!
 

Chakadelic Delight

Chakadelic Delight



Nov 8 2009 7:43 PM

Thanks for the add Mr. Herring!!!
Chuck Bailey-Drums (MYSTERYTRAIN)

Chuck Bailey-Drums (MYSTERYTRAIN)



Nov 8 2009 7:43 PM

Thanks for the friendship!
 

Jean Humenry

Jean Humenry



Nov 8 2009 7:42 PM

MERCI JIMMY

The world serves us what it considers important, urgent, vital
It prefers speed
Effectiveness
Results
Ostentation
Noise
The illusion of certainty
I wish for you to celebrate what serves no purpose
I wish you beauty
I wish for you to string pearls
I wish for you to dream with your feet dangling in a pretty brook
I wish for you to listen to birdsong
I wish for you to lie down in a broad, poppy-strewn meadow
I wish for you to have a small bike in your head
I wish for you to experience love at first sight
I wish for you " to carry coals to Newcastle"
I wish for you to seek beauty
Within yourself
For yourself
I wish for you only what is free
Gracious
Grace

Jean HUMENRY
Matthew VanDeburgh

Matthew VanDeburgh



Nov 2 2009 10:44 AM

great city man, enjoy it!
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Nov 2 2009 10:43 AM

Ciao,Jimmy                  
Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,
compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you,  you are a myth for me;-) 
I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day
neal
Amethyst Amy

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Nov 2 2009 10:43 AM

Dearest Jimmy,
   I listened to Lifeboat, and I truely enjoyed knowing how it was a compilation of you and your friends.  The songs you wrote for your parents were insightfull into you as a musican.  I love your style of loud guitar with Widespread Panic but it was awesome to listen to your jazz influenced rifts.  Your the best guitarist with the most humble attitude.  You Rock!!  #1 Fan!!!
Bay Records

Bay Records



Oct 28 2009 1:25 PM

Blessings, from Music City!
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