Jimi Tunnell
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| 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 | 1980–present |
| Labels | Art Of Life |
| Associated acts | Yukihiro Takahashi, Laurie Anderson, Steps Ahead, Members Only, Robin Gibb |
| Website | www |
| 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. Most recently he is a featured artist on the Origin Records release Time Within Itself.
