Jimmy played his first guitar at age seven. Now, (never mind how
many) years later, he says, “It’s like an old friend who won’t let you
down.” Born in Queens, you can bet New York was an easy place to
get lost in the shuffle with so many musicians on every corner. But
when Jimmy played the slide guitar there wasn’t any doubt, it was the
slide that got the gigs. Moving to Colorado in the 70’s, it didn’t take
long for him to get involved in the local scene. Through the 80’s he
continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and
R&B bands. As he says, “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, I
just love getting out there and doing it!” During this time, he performed
at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (1996) and the Oregon Summer
Solstice Festival (2001). He has opened for such diverse luminaries
as David Wilcox, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Larry Coryell,
Richard Elliott, and America. Jimmy has released CD’s with his last
four collaborative projects. The first was the five-piece southern rock
flavored band “Borrowed Time.” After that, he took the acoustic
direction as a duo, making the self-titled CD “Acoustic Food Chain” in
the mid 90’s. Following that was a CD with “Dixon, Sferes, and
Shreve” combining the talents of singer-songwriter Moe Dixon, and the
extraordinary guitar playing of Tommy Shreve. He’s currently working
in the studio composing music for film and television. Click here to
email Jimmy.
many) years later, he says, “It’s like an old friend who won’t let you
down.” Born in Queens, you can bet New York was an easy place to
get lost in the shuffle with so many musicians on every corner. But
when Jimmy played the slide guitar there wasn’t any doubt, it was the
slide that got the gigs. Moving to Colorado in the 70’s, it didn’t take
long for him to get involved in the local scene. Through the 80’s he
continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and
R&B bands. As he says, “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, I
just love getting out there and doing it!” During this time, he performed
at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (1996) and the Oregon Summer
Solstice Festival (2001). He has opened for such diverse luminaries
as David Wilcox, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Larry Coryell,
Richard Elliott, and America. Jimmy has released CD’s with his last
four collaborative projects. The first was the five-piece southern rock
flavored band “Borrowed Time.” After that, he took the acoustic
direction as a duo, making the self-titled CD “Acoustic Food Chain” in
the mid 90’s. Following that was a CD with “Dixon, Sferes, and
Shreve” combining the talents of singer-songwriter Moe Dixon, and the
extraordinary guitar playing of Tommy Shreve. He’s currently working
in the studio composing music for film and television. Click here to
email Jimmy.
Jimmy Sferes
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Jennifer grew up in a musical family, and has been singing and
playing percussion since she was a child. Since beginning her
professional career in 2002, she has done studio recordings and
radio sessions; she has also performed with acappella groups,
acoustic duos and trios, rhythm and blues bands, and a country rock
band. Her first studio effort involved providing backup vocals for the
Narrow Gauge Band's CD, "Gravedigger's Delight," produced by Doug
Haywood (an original member of Jackson Browne's band) and Guy
Murrel. After that she sang some backup for Cup-a-Jo's latest CD
"Enough's Enough." Listening to her father playing stand-up bass
she was exposed from a very early age to blues, jazz, gospel and big
band sounds. These influences can be felt in her soulful
performances, as can her appreciation for artists such as Bonnie
Raitt, Aretha Franklin, and Rickie Lee Jones. Jennifer's other passion
is environmental sustainability, and she was the Executive Director of
a national nonprofit called the Simplicity Forum, a multidisciplinary
alliance of leaders committed to "achieving and honoring simple, just
and sustainable ways of life." She also was the Co-Founder and
Director of Education for the Green Heart Institute (GHI) which helps
people understand the global impact of their choices, connect with
their values and live more sustainably. She is currently the
Sustainability Coordinator and an Assistant Professor in the
Environmental Studies Department at Colby-Sawyer College. Click
here to email Jennifer.
playing percussion since she was a child. Since beginning her
professional career in 2002, she has done studio recordings and
radio sessions; she has also performed with acappella groups,
acoustic duos and trios, rhythm and blues bands, and a country rock
band. Her first studio effort involved providing backup vocals for the
Narrow Gauge Band's CD, "Gravedigger's Delight," produced by Doug
Haywood (an original member of Jackson Browne's band) and Guy
Murrel. After that she sang some backup for Cup-a-Jo's latest CD
"Enough's Enough." Listening to her father playing stand-up bass
she was exposed from a very early age to blues, jazz, gospel and big
band sounds. These influences can be felt in her soulful
performances, as can her appreciation for artists such as Bonnie
Raitt, Aretha Franklin, and Rickie Lee Jones. Jennifer's other passion
is environmental sustainability, and she was the Executive Director of
a national nonprofit called the Simplicity Forum, a multidisciplinary
alliance of leaders committed to "achieving and honoring simple, just
and sustainable ways of life." She also was the Co-Founder and
Director of Education for the Green Heart Institute (GHI) which helps
people understand the global impact of their choices, connect with
their values and live more sustainably. She is currently the
Sustainability Coordinator and an Assistant Professor in the
Environmental Studies Department at Colby-Sawyer College. Click
here to email Jennifer.
Jennifer White
Photos by Dick Orleans
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