Every now and then I think it’s important to introduce visitors to this site to acoustic guitar players that they are probably not aware of. Recently I got an email from a player by the name of Jimmy Robinson who said to check out what he was doing, so I did, and I loved his playing. His choice of notes and chords on guitar is quite extraordinary, and also what surprised also was the texture of his voice, how nicely it sat against his guitar. In some of his other material I was hearing snippets of Robbie Basho, there’s a little Hedges in there two and mabe some Bruce Cockburn and at the same time a uniqueness. Jimmy is from New Orleans. I’m grateful for the email and more than happy to share his music with you.
Here’s Jimmy’s website, check him out Jimmy Robinson Site
5 Comments
September 8, 2009 at 8:07 pm
He certainly bends that guitar to his will with the tuning thing whilst playing. Reminds me of Tim Buckley. Not sure why. Could be the raw emotion, chords adding tension to an accomplished but understated human voice. Both in perfect balance. I like it!
September 9, 2009 at 8:02 am
Great piece and and interesting performance!
September 25, 2009 at 7:03 am
Wow he’s a great guitarist I love the chords he’s put in the song just to give it some depth to the song and his voice sings along with the guitar so amazingly
October 16, 2009 at 1:24 am
Very cool style, and a really good singer
October 18, 2009 at 6:49 am
Kyle
He sounds a little like Bruce Cockburn, but his chord playing is very different
Tony