Jimmy played his first guitar at age seven. Now, (never mind how many) years later, he says, “It’s like an old friend who won’t let you down.” Born in Queens, you can bet New York was an easy place to get lost in the shuffle with so many musicians on every corner. But when Jimmy played the slide guitar there wasn’t any doubt, it was the slide that got the gigs. Moving to Colorado in the 70’s, it didn’t take long for him to get involved in the local scene. Again, it was that “slide sound” that people really wanted to hear. Through the 80’s he continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and R&B bands. “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, just getting out there and doing it!” During this time, he performed at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (1996) and the Oregon Summer Solstice Festival (2001). He has opened for such diverse luminaries as David Wilcox, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Larry Coryell, Richard Elliott, and America. Jimmy has released CD’s with his last three collaborative projects. The first was the five-piece southern rock flavored band “Borrowed Time.” After that, he took the acoustic direction as a duo, making the self-titled CD “Acoustic Food Chain” in the mid 90’s. His most recent CD, with “Dixon, Sferes, and Shreve” combines the talents of singer-songwriter Moe Dixon, and the extraordinary guitar playing of Tommy Shreve. He’s currently at work on his own solo release.
JENNIFER WHITE
When audiences learn that Jennifer is a newcomer to the music scene that information is usually met with surprise and disbelief. Though she grew up in a musical family, and has been singing and playing percussion since she was a child, her transition into “professional status” is recent. During that short time she has done studio recordings and radio sessions; she has also performed with acappella groups, acoustic duos and trios, rhythm and blues bands, and a country rock band. Her first studio effort involved providing backup vocals for the Narrow Gauge Band's CD, "Gravedigger's Delight," produced by Doug Haywood (an original member of Jackson Browne's band) and Guy Murrel. After that she sang some backup for Cup-a-Jo's latest CD "Enough's Enough." Listening to her father playing stand-up bass she was exposed from a very early age to blues, jazz, gospel and big band sounds. These influences can be felt in her soulful performances, as can her appreciation for artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, and Rickie Lee Jones.
Jennifer, we're sorry you couldn't perform on Live@Lunch. But Jimmy was great and 500 is not a bad average in baseball (ha). Jimmy, hope you had a great time and enjoy the mix. We look forward to having you back. Take care and have fun,
Thank you so much for introducing me to your circle of friends.
I find your music to be enchantingly beautiful, lyrically compelling, fresh and original, something that I know will keep on drawing me back again and again. I can't thank you enough for adding me to share such joyous treasures, except to say bravo!!!
Wishing you happiness and tranquility in all things.
Here's a peaceful scene, not far from where I live, to add to your local Boulder County greenery, as a souvenir upon which to reflect, and for good luck.
Please join us at Quixote's True Blue (26th & Welton in Denver) this Friday night and start your Labor Day Weekend off with the music of the Allman Brothers Band! Music starts at 9:00 PM with special guests, Colonel Redbone followed by 2 sets of One Way Out.
What better way to warm up before heading up to Jazz Fest in Aspen this weekend?
One Way Out -- A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band features former/current members of The Motet, Phix, Double Parked and Purple Buddha. Please visit our page for more details!
