Jimi Tunnell

Jimi Tunnell
Birth name James Tunnell
Also known as Jimi Tunnell
Origin Denton, Texas
Genres Pop, R&B, jazz, classical
Occupation(s) Solo musician
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1980present
Labels Art Of Life
Associated acts Yukihiro Takahashi, Laurie Anderson, Steps Ahead, Members Only
Website www.jimitunnell.com
Notable instruments
guitar

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.

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.