Jimmy

ABOUT

The Urban Groove Band plays all genre of music. They are a group of
experienced men who thrive to create a musical sound that every one of
all ethnicities will enjoy. Several members of the band members have
played professionally on albums, cruise ships, musical tour, weddings,
jazz festivals, and various other social gatherings. Each musical
instrument in this band has a signature sound that creates a perfect
blend when playing Jazz, Gospel, Latin, or RnB. On stage Urban
Groove is full of life and energy which is felt in the audience from one
song to the next. Whether someone is dancing or listening, the "groove" is
something that one can feel.

Screen name:: jimmy1706493
Member since:: May 21 2023; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years together:: 15
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Age:: 62 years

Influences

The Blues”, “Fame”, “Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, “The Life of Billie
Holiday”; Rhythm and Blues - “Forever Motown” with The Marvelette's
and The Intrigues, Atlantic City, NJ, The SOS Band, Atlantic Recording
Artist “All for One”, Patrice Rushen, Kevin Toney, Smooth Jazz Artist;
Orchestra - Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, Gospel - Yolanda
Adams, Edwin Hawkins, Vickie Winans, Shepherd of the Hills Church, EnVogue’s “Funky Divas”, Andre Crouch, Gail Johnson, Donnie McClurkin,
Christopher Williams, RAMA, Troop, Rio Soul, and Kontroversy, Tony Wilkins, Johnny Taylor, and Tyrone Davis, Barbara Morrison, Bobby McFerrin, Paul Contos. The Jazz Fondue, Bobby Hurricane All-Stars, The
Granada Project Various Cues, Wicked Tuna, Pit Boss, Kendra On Top, My Cat From Hell,
“PAW Symphony #1”, The Four movement symphony for 25-piece
orchestra, University of the Pacific with album, Richard "88 Fingers" Turner, Hansen Dam Jazz Festival, Palmdale’s Annual Juneteenth Jazz Festival, Antelope Valley
County Fair, Fresno Women Convention, Sacramento Family
Day Reunion, Mattie Moss Clarke & The Clarke Sisters, Jackie Robinson
Festival and Jazz, Tuskegee Airmen Awards Ceremony.

Members Of Band

1. Jimmy Sims - Saxophone, 2. James Gardner - Lead Guitar, 3. Mark Bridges - Keyboards, 4. James Jefferson - Bass & Saxophone, 5. Darryl Whitlow - Drums & Percussions