Jim West
In addition to serving as the lead guitarist of "Weird Al" Yankovic's band since
1983, Canadian musician Jim West is a Grammy-winning solo artist specializing in
slack-key guitar instrumentals. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 18, 1953,
he began playing guitar at 12 years old, then moved to Florida during his
late-teens to work as a professional sideman. After moving to Los Angeles in the
early 1980s, he began performing with "Weird Al" Yankovic, initially joining the
comedy-pop musician for his 1983 tour. He then joined Yankovic for the recording
of the 1984 album "Weird Al...
OverjoyedPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
Ah Vybz Called KushJim West
Wild Wild WestJim West
Brasil NativoDanilo Caymmi, Jim West, Wayne Wilentz, Paulo César Pinheiro, Alejandro Lucini and Leonardo Lucini
Autumn LeavesPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
I'm Getting Sentimental over YouPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
OverjoyedPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:30
Ah Vybz Called KushJim West
2:31
Wild Wild WestJim West
3:21
Brasil NativoDanilo Caymmi, Jim West, Wayne Wilentz, Paulo César Pinheiro, Alejandro Lucini and Leonardo Lucini
Família Caymmi em Montreux
4:03
Autumn LeavesPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:53
I'm Getting Sentimental over YouPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:01
