Artist description Wild Blue Jimbos stay true to their crazy, rootsy name as they shift through a variety of styles and a wide mix of music. The 'Jimbos' reveal serious rhythm and blues roots beneath a jazz-rich sophistication in styles from Rock-a-billy, Swing & Bop to Blues, Rock, Pop & Funk --- throwing in heavy doses of New Orleans R&B (whew!).

Music Style Roots Rock Rhythm & Blues / New Orleans 'Fonk'/ Smart Pop

Musical Influences Robben Ford, Neville Brothers, Sting, Steely Dan, EC, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, NRBQ, Danny Gatton, Amos Garrett, Ry Cooder, SRV, Duke Robillard

Similar Artists Robben Ford, Sting, Neville Brothers, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Harry Connick Jr.

Group Members Jimbo a.k.a. Jim Kimsey-guitars, keys, vocals, programming, recording and composition; various other "Wild Blue" players...

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Saxes, Drums and Vocals

Albums Gator Logic

Press Reviews "...vocals with character and very tasteful guitar playing... the influences are among my favorites --- Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Lyle Lovett, Robrt Cray, Elvis (??)... it's good stuff and I want to say so LOUDLY." Bruce Iglauer/ Alligator Records

Additional Info Check out my other web pages: "Jimbology"(jazz quintet) / "Jimbo Solo"(Fretless guitar) / "Jim Kimsey"(Everything Else!)

Location Indianapolis, IN - USA

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