Artist description Currently works as a solo guitarist and songwriter

Music Style Instrumental Blend of Acoustic Rock and Smooth Jazz

Musical Influences Lee Rietenour, Brian Hughes, Peter White, Chuck Loeb and many more

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Artist History Earlier in career, played and recorded professionallyin a regional act on the East Coast playing cover tunes and original music, but later decidedto pursue a solo career in instrumental/jazz.

Group Members Jim Adkins and several guest musicians.

Instruments Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Albums Just Chillin and Straight Ahead

Press Reviews 1. Jim is obviously a player who knows the importanceof melody. The soothing tracks are carried alongby his intuitive understanding of the lines the listener craves. Allen Foster Songwriters Monthly Magazine2. Just Chillin has become a staple of our SundayNight Jazz Show. Marc Neiman Music Director WDYLRadio Station.3. Just Chillin is a fine album. Great guitar,catchy melodies, solid support and getting in agroove makes for an impressive production.Armando Canales, Critical Review.4. I highly recommend this cd to anyone that wantsmusic that will appeal to people of all ages.Donna Crawley, DownEast Record and CD Reviews.

Additional Info The cd "Just Chillin" is made up of 9 songs, 6 of which are award winners including the 1999 Billboard Song Contest for the Song entitled "Wind Dancing" placing 2nd in the jazz category out of thousands of entries.

Location Disputanta, Virginia - USA

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