1. Jim Campilongo was born on July 8,1958 and is a New York roots rock guitarist, known for recording a series of mostly instrumental albums.
15 Facts About Jim Campilongo
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Jim Campilongo is known for being a member of The Little Willies with Norah Jones.
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Jim Campilongo employs a hybrid right-hand technique that involves the use of both a plectrum and his fingers.
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Jim Campilongo holds a mandolin pick between his thumb and forefinger while plucking with his middle and fourth fingers.
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Jim Campilongo writes the popular monthly column "Vinyl Treasures" for Guitar Player Magazine.
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Jim Campilongo studied guitar in San Francisco with Bunnie Gregoire, who taught him to embrace many genres of music, including the work of jazz guitarist George Van Eps and country singer John Denver.
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Jim Campilongo used green stamps to buy his first guitar.
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Jim Campilongo's recording career started in San Francisco in 1996 when he formed Jim Campilongo and the 10 Gallon Cats.
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Jim Campilongo has played with Al Anderson, Bright Eyes, Cake, JJ Cale, Steve Cardenas, Burning Spear, Chris Cheek, Nels Cline, Patrick Stewart, Charlie Hunter, Adam Levy, Sunny Ozell, Peter Rowan, Teddy Thompson, Martha Wainwright and Norah Jones.
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On Last Night, This Morning Jim Campilongo joined the Honeyfingers with Luca Benedetti, Jonny Lam, Roy Williams, Dave Speranza and Russ Meissner.
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In 2018 Jim Campilongo released Live at Rockwood that included guest artist Nels Cline.
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In 2020, Jim Campilongo collaborated with Luca Benedetti on the critically acclaimed Two Guitars.
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In 2023 Jim Campilongo released a duo record with Steve Cardenas out on Sunnyside Record.
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For many years, Jim Campilongo's primary guitar was a 1959 Telecaster toplader.
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Over 2023 and 2024 Jim Campilongo collaborated with Lumiere Guitars who are based in Buenos Aires.