Jimmy Zavala Explained
Jimmy Zavala |
Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
Birth Name: | James Zavala |
Alias: | Jimmy Z |
Birth Date: | 12 July 1955[1] |
Origin: | North Highlands, California, U.S. |
Instrument: | Flute, harmonica, saxophone (baritone, soprano, tenor) |
Genre: | Rock, funk, blues |
Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Years Active: | 1980–present |
Label: | IRS (1980s) Ruthless (1991) Boneyardsrecords (2003) (with the ZTribe) Zavala Songs, Inc. (2004) (with the ZTribe) |
Jimmy 'Z' Zavala (born July 12, 1955) is an American musician. He is notable for playing harmonica on the Eurythmics song "Missionary Man" and performing with the band live. He also played live as part of Rod Stewart's band and appears on "Weird Al" Yankovic's albums "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D, Dare to Be Stupid and UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff. As a studio musician, he also played with Etta James, Tom Petty, Ziggy Marley and Bon Jovi.[2] On his album Muzical Madness, he collaborated with Dr. Dre and ventured into hip-hop.[3]
Discography
- Anytime... Anyplace! (1988)
- Muzical Madness (1991)[4]
- Caught Inside (2003)
- Corazón Y Alma de un Jaguar (The Heart and Soul of a Jaguar) (2004)
- That's The Way I Roll (2014)[5]
Collaborations
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2019-02-06. Menschen des Tages, 07.02.2019 -. 2021-05-27. de-DE. Schmusa.de.
- Web site: Episode 55″ – Musician Jimmy ‘Z’ Zavala – Dave & Ethan’s 2000” Weird Al Podcast. 200inch.com. 2021-05-27. en-US.
- News: 1991-12-01. Blues Player Branches Into Rap Genre. 2021-05-27. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
- Web site: Jimmy Z. Discogs.com. October 22, 2022.
- Web site: Jimmy ‘Z’ Zavala. Lamusicawards.com. October 22, 2022.
- Web site: Rolling Stones database 1988. 2021-05-27. Nzentgraf.de.
- Web site: Ryan. Book. 2014-07-24. 6 Cowboy-Themed Hip-Hop Songs to Celebrate 15 Years of Will Smith's 'Wild Wild West'. 2021-05-27. Music Times. en.
- Web site: Williams. Rhys. Supersonic Blues Machine – West Of Flushing South Of Frisco Album Review. Bluesblastmagazine.com. 2021-05-27. en-US.
- Web site: Issue 10-25 June 23, 2016. Bluesblastmagazine.com. 2021-05-27. en-US.
- Web site: Mitchell. John. Lance Lopez – Tell The Truth Album Review. Bluesblastmagazine.com. 2021-05-27. en-US.