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Jimmy Crockett Band Featuring Jerry Jennings on Guitar

Composer - Musician - Performance Artist - Singer

About the artist:

Jimmy Crockett & Jerry Jennings have combined their artistic visions to form this unique blend of soulful jazz. fusion, bluesy, rock. This six piece band, Jimmy Crockett (Lead Vocals & Keys), Jerry Jennings (Lead Guitar), Ken Koenig (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Nick Eble (Bass) Bob McElwain (Drums), Frank Rios (Congas & Percussion), Marcelle Maldonaldo (Vocals), will help you remember to relax and enjoy life.

Jimmy Crockett has been playing music since the age of twelve. His influences are Marvin Gay, Motown, Steely Dan, BB King, Ramsey Lewis, Chicago, Elton John, and James Taylor. He began touring throughout Northern California with such bands as Rare Form and Bare Bones. With his focus on keyboards, vocals, and his ability to compose stylish soulful tunes, he has completed his first of many cds. Jerry has extensively toured the US, the Far East, and Europe. His influences are Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Jeff Beck, Mark Farner, Weather Report, and Pink Floyd, just to name a few. On his latest album, Shortcut to the Center (produced by rock legend Ronnie Montrose), Jerry has styles that range from classic fusion, to reggae, to melodic rock. He has released three cds, authored six instruction books, and owns Logic Surge Studios, a project studio in Sacramento.