Jimmy Vivino - All-Star Guitarist; Bandleader Of Conan O'Brien's TV Bands; Member Of The Fab Faux, Beatles Tribute Band. Member of Canned Heat. Talks About Zero Mostel, Al Kooper, Laura Nyro And More!

Episode Notes

Jimmy Vivino is an All-Star Guitarist, Keyboard Player and Bandleader. He was the bandleader of Conan O’Brien’s various television show bands; a member of the Fab Faux, the world’s greatest Beatles tribute band, and currently a member of Canned Heat blues band. He talks about playing Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof” in High School, his 15 year affiliation with Al Kooper of Blood Sweat and Tears and SuperSession fame, meeting and recording with Laura Nyro, and much more!

My featured song is “I Wanna Be Your Girl” from the album East Side Sessions by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.

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“LOU’S BLUES” is Robert’s new single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. 

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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. 

Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” 

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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.

Reviews:

"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)


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Intro/Outro Voiceovers courtesy of:
Jodi Krangle - Professional Voiceover Artist

https://voiceoversandvocals.com

 

Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft

Kymera Films

 

Connect with Jimmy at:
www.cannedheatmusic.com
www.facebook.com/JimmyVivino

 

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Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
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Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

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