Jimmy Zavala | |
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Birth name | James Zavala |
Also known as | Jimmy Z |
Born | [1] | July 12, 1955
Origin | North Highlands, California, U.S. |
Genres | Rock, funk, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Flute, harmonica, saxophone (baritone, soprano, tenor) |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels |
IRS (1980s) Ruthless (1991) Boneyardsrecords (2003) (with the ZTribe) Zavala Songs, Inc. (2004) (with the ZTribe) |
Website |
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]
Jimmy Zavala | |
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Birth name | James Zavala |
Also known as | Jimmy Z |
Born | [1] | July 12, 1955
Origin | North Highlands, California, U.S. |
Genres | Rock, funk, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Flute, harmonica, saxophone (baritone, soprano, tenor) |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels |
IRS (1980s) Ruthless (1991) Boneyardsrecords (2003) (with the ZTribe) Zavala Songs, Inc. (2004) (with the ZTribe) |
Website |
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]