Jimmy Bruno
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| Jimmy Bruno | |
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| Born | July 22, 1953 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1962 - present |
| Label(s) | Concord |
| Website | www.jimmybruno.com |
Jimmy Bruno (born July 22, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich.[1] Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's band. He played for many years in Los Angeles before returning to the Philadelphia area.
He counts Johnny Smith, Hank Garland, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, Howard Roberts, Jim Hall, and Pat Martino amongst his influences.[2]
[edit] Selected discography
- Hollywood Gypsy (1986) - with the Tommy Tedesco Trio
- Sleight of Hand (1992), Concord
- Burnin' (1994), Concord
- Concord Jazz Guitar Collective (1995), Concord - with Howard Alden & Frank Vignola
- Like That (1996), Concord - with Joey DeFrancesco
- Live at Birdland One (1997), Concord
- Full Circle (1998), Concord - with Howard Alden
- Live at Birdland Two (1999), Concord
- Polarity (2000), Concord - with Joe Beck
- Two for the Road (2000) - with John Leitham, now Jennifer Leitham
- Midnight Blue (2001), Concord
- Heading North (2001) - with Jack Wilkins
- Solo (2004), Guitar Sessions
- Maplewood Avenue (2007), Affiliated Artists
[edit] Selected bibliography
- Art of Picking, Mel Bay
- Six Essential Fingerings for the Jazz Guitarist
- No Nonsense Jazz Guitar, Mel Bay, DVD
