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Article: Top Jimmy: Jimmy Herring's explosive mix of southern boogie & modal jazz.(LESSONS: Master Class)(Interview)
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- Guitar Player
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- July 1, 2008
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HAD HE MET JIMMY HERRING, THE LATE, GREAT BASEBALL MANAGER Leo Durocher might have thought twice before concluding that nice guys finish last. Unfailingly amiable, soft-spoken (but with a hearty laugh), and a consummate team player, Herring possesses truly fearsome Southern-fried fusion chops and an almost Charlie Parker-like knack for making intricate single-note lines ring as a sweetly as Verdi themes. This huge talent/ego ratio makes this "nice guy" from Fayetteville. North Carolina, the first guitarist to get the call just about anytime a high-profile jam band needs a new lead player.
With dignity and grace, Herring has already ...
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