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Jimi Tunnell
Birth nameJames Tunnell
Also known asJimi Tunnell
OriginDenton, Texas
GenresPop, R&B, jazz, classical
OccupationSolo musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1980–present
LabelsArt Of Life
Websitewww.jimitunnell.com

Jimi Tunnell is an American jazz musician and guitarist/vocalist originally from Denton, Texas.[1] Although Tunnell is known for his work with the guitar, his career began as a jazz trumpet player.[2] In his time as a diverse professional musician, Tunnell has worked with acts such as Yukihiro Takahashi, Laurie Anderson, Steps Ahead and Member's Only.[3] Tunnell's most recent incarnation of his own band, Trilateral Commission, includes percussionist and Weather Report veteran, Jose Rossy. He is also a member of the Rodney Holmes Trio, which includes world-renowned bassist Alphonso Johnson, a Weather Report veteran as well. Most recently he is a featured artist on the Origin Records release Time Within Itself.

References

  1. ^ "Independent Music Production Firm". Buffalo Sound. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  2. ^ ""James ("jimi") Tunnell, born in Denton, Texas, began his wide-ranging musical career as a classical/jazz trumpet player."". Buffalosound.com. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
  3. ^ "Home". Jimi Tunnell. Retrieved 2011-10-22.

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