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Podcast 303: Guitarist Jim Fox

Guitarist and composer Jim Fox has backed dozens of vocal luminaries over the years, including Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney and Dean Martin. During this week’s Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk about his start in music, attending Berklee, his early stint backing Bobby Vinton, and the numerous years he spent accompanying Frank Sinatra, Jr. We also talk about Fox’s jazz albums, his friendship with late studio legend Bob Bain, and his obsession with the archtop guitars of Australian luthier Steve Gilchrist.

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Links:
https://jimfoxguitar.com/home
http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/
The FJ‘s videos with Bill Frisell, Bob Bain and Dennis Budimir

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