About Jimi Tunnell
Born 1958. Jimi Tunnell is an American jazz musician and jazz guitarist.
Jimi Tunnell is an American guitarist and vocalist from Denton, Texas. Although he is known as a guitarist, his career began as a jazz trumpeter.
Tunnell has worked with Yukihiro Takahashi, Laurie Anderson, Steps Ahead, and Members Only. His band Trilateral Commission includes percussionist José Rossy of Weather Report. He is a member of the Rodney Holmes Trio, which includes bassist Alphonso Johnson, also from Weather Report. He is a featured artist on the Origin Records releases Time Within Itself and Origin Suite.
He sang the chorus on the two first hits by singer Shannon, Let the Music Play and Give Me Tonight, although he was uncredited.
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Who is Jimi Tunnell?
American guitarist
When was Jimi Tunnell born?
Jimi Tunnell was born on 8 July 1958 in Denton.
What is Jimi Tunnell's occupation?
Jimi Tunnell is a jazz musician and jazz guitarist.
What nationality is Jimi Tunnell?
Jimi Tunnell is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimi Tunnell. https://biography.guide/jimi-tunnell/
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