Jimmy began learning guitar in 1958 at 10 years of age. Even with 60 years of experience he stills considers himself a student From the early years in a Rock and Roll band with his brother and two sisters to today, as primarily a solo guitarist, He has had many opportunities to increase the knowledge of his instrument and develop a smooth melodic style. Influences range from Rock and Roll, Country, Blues, Pop, Classic Rock, and Jazz. Through the years his stye has been influenced by many varied guitarists including The Ventures, Dwayne Eddie, B.B. King, Eric Claption, John McLaughlin, George Benson, and many others. He became a 'professional' musician when he moved from his hometown, Hartsville, SC, to Charleston, SC in the late 60's to play full time with a rock group. In 1972 he joined a group, Mr. Wizard, in Newport News, Virginia. He became a big fan of jazz during the early 70's and moved to Raleigh, NC in 1976 to play with Adele Foster and Upfront. Today he is still playing, and occasionally include vocals in his performances, but the primary focus is on solo guitar with background tracks on which he plays all the instruments myself. His interest is in providing pleasant easy listening background music for restaurants, country clubs, retirement communities, wine tastings, art shows, and corporate and private events.
1. The Shadow of Your Smile
2. The Way We Were
3. Dream a Little Dream of Me
4. Girl Talk
5. Can't Help Falling in Love
6. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
7. You are the Sunshine of My Life
8. Summertime
9. Black Orpheus
10. Girl From Ipanema
11. Til There was You
12. Wind Beneath My Wings
13. Misty
14. All of Me
15. This Masquerade
16. Stand By Me
17. The Thrill is Gone
18. Autumn Leaves
19. Satin Doll
20. Blue Moon
21. Europa
22. Knockin' on Heaven's Door
23. Bells for the Carpenter (Original)
24. Song of my Father
25. The House of the Rising Sun
26. Latin Schmatin (Original)
27. Take 5
28. Watch What Happens
29. As the Sun goes Down (Original)
30. Fever
31. My Funny Valentine
32. Blue Skies
33. Stormy Weather
34. Willow Weep for Me
35. Stella by Starlight
36. Mack the Knife
37. On the Sunny Side of the Street
38. Blue Bossa
39. Fly Me to the Moon
40. How Insensitive
41. Michelle
42. Moon Dance
43. One Noite Samba
44. Yesterday
Cinco de Mayo 2016
Private Party ~ Board of Directors Christmas Banquet
Private Party ~ IT Department Christmas Banquet
California Style Mexican Restaurant
Select Wines and Craft Beer
California Style Mexican Restaurant
Private Member Mix Party
Private Oyster Roast
Christmas Luncheon