Jimi Tunnell
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Jimi Tunnell | |
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Born | Denton, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Pop, R&B, jazz, classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels | Art of Life |
Website | www |
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][4] His band Trilateral Commission includes percussionist José Rossy of Weather Report. He is a member of the Rodney Holmes Trio, which includes bassist Alphonso Johnson, also from Weather Report. He is a featured artist on the Origin Records releases Time Within Itself and Origin Suite.
He sang the chorus on the two first hits by singer Shannon, Let the Music Play and Give Me Tonight, although he was uncredited.
References
- ^ "Independent Music Production Firm". Buffalo Sound. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ ""James ("jimi") Tunnell, born in Denton, Texas, began his wide-ranging musical career as a classical/jazz trumpet player."". Buffalosound.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Home". Jimi Tunnell. Archived from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Members Only | Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
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