Jamie Kime

Jamie Kime

Jamie Kime performing at The Baked Potato
Background information
Instruments Guitar
Associated acts Zappa Plays Zappa
Website [1]

Jamie Kime is an American guitarist, best known for his work with artists such as Michelle Branch, Jewel, and as a member of the Zappa Plays Zappa world tour.

Kime attended the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, training under guitarists such as Peter Sprague and Ted Greene. He then began a performance and recording career that culminated in his rhythm guitar duties on the Zappa Plays Zappa tour.[1] Concerts reviewers have noted Kime's positive addition to songs on the tour.[2] As a member of the Zappa Plays Zappa ensemble, Kime won a 2009 Best Rock Instrumental Performance Grammy Award for the group's recording of "Peaches en Regalia".[3]

When not touring with Zappa Plays Zappa Kime performs in a Monday night jam session in Los Angeles, CA at The Baked Potato jazz club.

References

  1. ^ "Zappa Plays Zappa > The Players". Zappa Plays Zappa Official Web site. http://www.zappa.com/zpz/players.html. Retrieved 2008-02-21. 
  2. ^ Gargano, Paul (June 27, 2006). "Zappa does Zappa". Hollywood Reporter 395 (1): 22. 
  3. ^ Varga, George (2009-02-26). "Dad's still the frontman". Union Tribue (San Diego, California). http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/feb/26/lz1w26zappa18297-dads-still-frontman/. Retrieved 2009-08-08.