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Jimi Tunnell
BornDenton, Texas, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B, jazz, classical
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1980–present
LabelsArt of Life
Websitewww.jimitunnell.com

Jimi Tunnell is an American guitarist and vocalist from Denton, Texas.[1] Although he is known as a guitarist, his career began as a jazz trumpeter.[2]

Tunnell has worked with Yukihiro Takahashi, Laurie Anderson, Steps Ahead and Member's Only.[3] His band Trilateral Commission includes percussionist and Weather Report veteran, José Rossy. He is also a member of the Rodney Holmes Trio, which includes bassist Alphonso Johnson, another Weather Report veteran. 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.