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Jimmy Herring
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Review of "Lifeboat"
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Miscellaneous Media Quotes
lways gutsy, adventurous, and melodic, never dorky or disingenuous, this under-recognized guitar hero just might have the power to make the F-, P-, and J-words (fusion, prog, and jam, as in "jam band") good words again - Jude Gold, Guitar Player Magazine
Lifeboat is Jimmy Herring's album, and in that sense, he's proven himself to be a great bandleader. But, more importantly, he's opened himself up to us personally with this album, and - if you didn't know it already - he's a good soul. With a lot of heart - Brian Robbins, Jambands.com
Herring's ability to confidently mix things up while playing with a refreshing honesty and lack of posturing throughout makes Lifeboat as rare a fusion record as he is a fusion guitarist - John Kelman, All About Jazz
Lifeboat is further testimony to Herring's incandescent talent for songwriting, guitar virtuosity and his ability to serve as a catalyst for other accomplished musicians to streamline a coherent sound. Jimmy Herring ranks as one of the most gifted guitar players walking the planet... and music continues to be his everlasting lifeboat - Swampland.com
I know I'm listening to a great guitar instrumental album when I forget that I'm listening to a guitar instrumental album. In other words, when the music grabs me more than the guitar playing. That's what happens with Lifeboat. While the guitar playing is amazing, the music itself is equally good - Guitar Lifestyle
Without question, this is one of the most inventive, fresh, and moving jazz releases of the year, and it's a huge triumph for Herring - Rich Murray, Guitar Channel
Jimmy Herring's star is rising on the guitar horizon. He is one of the freshest new voices I've heard in many a year. He has successfully integrated his many fold influences while at the same time has found his own voice. No mean achievement! His future in music is assured - John McLaughlin, Guitar Legend
Jimmy Herring, one of the best I have ever played with - Billy Cobham, Drum Legend
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
