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His versatility and verve, combined with
a unique style on a number of instruments, subsequently earned him a
sterling string of credits, including, to name only a few, Johnny
Rivers, Jackson Browne, Ringo Starr, Lionel Ritchie, The Beach Boys,
John Lennon, Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand, and Joni Mitchell.
As Jim's fame grew, he found himself
performing on stage as often as in the studio. He was part of the
infamous Mad Dogs & Englishmen Band, backing Joe Cocker, and thus
the sax man first came to international attention. It was that exposure
that led George Harrison to recruit Horn for both his 1972 Concert for
Bangladesh and subsequent Dark Horse tour.
Fans of instrumental music and popular
music, whatever the variety, are familiar with Jim Horn's playing,
although they may not realize it. Not only has Jim had five solo
albums, but this virtuoso artist has also worked on some of the biggest
hits in music history. It's Jim's flute solo, for example, on Canned
Heat's "Goin' Up The Country. "The distinctive horn parts on the Grammy
winning Fifth Dimension hits "Up, Up, And Away" and "The Age Of
Aquarius" are likewise Horn's handiwork. Others include: Frank
Sinatra's "Strangers In The Night," Elton John's "Little Jeannie,"
Toto's "Rosanna," Leon Russell's "Lady Blue," Smokey Robinson's "Tears
Of A Clown," Neil Sedaka's "Laughter In The Rain," and Ronnie Milsap's
"Lost In The Fifties Tonight." and the beautiful intro oboe solo on
Karen Carpenter's smash hit "For All We Know." Horn has also recorded
with The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Roy Orbison, Diana Ross, Stevie
Wonder, and Tina Turner. All his credits are too numerous to list.
In September of 1997, Jim Horn was a
part of the massive Garth Brooks in Central Park HBO special, seen by
millions around the world, during which he was featured soloing with
Garth and Billy Joel on "New York State Of Mind."
The Hit List, is a collection of 14
hit songs featuring classic performances by Jim Horn. Horn performs the
solos that helped to make these records great. Among these are
Christopher Cross "Ride Like the Wind," Elton John's "Little Jeannie,
U2's "Angel of Harlem," and The Beach Boys "Good Vibrations."
His current project, A Tribute To John Denver, includes many of the
hits Denver made famous. This album is Horn's homage to his friend. "
The Eagle And The Hawk" "Sunshine On My Shoulders," and "Annie's Song"
are some of the songs featured on this album.
Jim Horn is still an "in demand" session
artist in Los Angeles, London, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Nashville and
New York. Music professionals refer to him as a musician's musician who
is handsome, warm, well-liked, and has a dynamic stage appearance.
Along with universal appeal to all age groups, for Jim Horn, a lifetime
of musical friendships will pay off with his next CD. To date, we
believe Jim Horn has played on more pop hit records than any other sax
player in history.
Jim Horn's web site address is www.jimhorn.com. The Hit List, A Tribute
To John Denver, Christmas With Jim Horn, Northern Reflections and A Beatles Tribute are available on Rhythm
Records at 1-888-297-5163 and at Tower Records in Nashville.
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