Jimmy Landry - lead vox, keys
Jake Obi - electric and acoustic guitar, background vocals
Bernie Straub - pedal steel guitar, pan steel drum
Billy Wilson - percussion, bird whistle
Rick Stringer - Drums
Jimmy Landry
Fans of who appreciate the jams of Widespread Panic, the keys of Bruce Hornsby, the soul of Chris Robinson Brotherhood, and the eclectic honesty of Tea Leaf Green will appreciate Landry's style. Landry's tunes are piano driven and incorporate guitar, sax, and soulful lyrics to yield an engaging collection of songs.
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Jimmy grew up in Kinston, NC and studied classical piano for 5 years. He later studied jazz with Tom Coppolla who appears on Paul Simon's album "Heart and Bones" and wrote music for Saturday Night Live for several years. Having served in the US Army, taught English in South Korea, earned a Master's Degree in International Studies from East Carolina University, and lived life to the fullest, Landry brings a unique global and introspective view to life and music.
Reviews
"Sing Your Own Song marks Landry's first release since his 2008 debut, New Day, and he delivers in spades when it comes to both style and execution." Jamie Lee, Honest Tune magazine
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"Jimmy Landry, keyboardist extraordinaire.....is a master of the groove and displays his talent for it with great aplomb..."
Wildman Steve, The Corner News/Wildman Steve Radio
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"Landry is wonderfully funky, spanning the range from Dave Matthews type funk to Dave Brubeck style jazz" Carol Mallett, Asheville Citizen-Times
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"Bottle up the enthusiasm that Landry brings to the stage, and you could sell it to losing armies to change the outcome of the battles." Brad Evans, Eleventh Hour
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