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. Again, it was that “slide
sound” that people really wanted to hear. Through the 80’s he
continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and
R&B bands. “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, just 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 at work on his own solo
release. Jimmy's last three CDs are available for $10, plus $2.50 S/H,
click here to email Jimmy and get more information.
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. Again, it was that “slide
sound” that people really wanted to hear. Through the 80’s he
continued to stretch his musical tastes, playing in funk, jazz-fusion and
R&B bands. “It’s all fun to play, no matter what the style, just 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 at work on his own solo
release. Jimmy's last three CDs are available for $10, plus $2.50 S/H,
click here to email Jimmy and get more information.
Jimmy Sferes
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When audiences learn that Jennifer is a newcomer to the music
scene that information is usually met with surprise and disbelief.
Though she grew up in a musical family, and has been singing and
playing percussion since she was a child, her transition into
“professional status” is recent. During that short time 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 is 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 is also 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. GHI
sponsors local Green Heart Community Initiatives and also publishes
an online resource directory of sustainable businesses and
organizations at www.GreenHeartGuide.org. Click here to email
Jennifer.
scene that information is usually met with surprise and disbelief.
Though she grew up in a musical family, and has been singing and
playing percussion since she was a child, her transition into
“professional status” is recent. During that short time 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 is 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 is also 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. GHI
sponsors local Green Heart Community Initiatives and also publishes
an online resource directory of sustainable businesses and
organizations at www.GreenHeartGuide.org. Click here to email
Jennifer.
Jennifer White
Photos by Dick Orleans
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