Guitar Techniques

Jimmy Herring

Jimmy Herring is one of the most versatile and well respected guitar players out there today, with a style that encapsulates the harmonic sophistication of jazz and fusion and balances this with the raw energy and dynamic delivery of classic rock and blues.

Add to this the improvisational flair of a jam band master and a little bluegrass and country, all delivered with phenomenal technique, and we’re in the right ballpark.

As you might expect, Jimmy’s career credits are just as impressive as his playing, with collaborations with other notable guitar heavyweights such as Derek Trucks, John Scofield, Warren Haynes, Wayne Krantz and many more, along with a successful career as a solo artist and bandleader. Herring also served his apprenticeship as a member of Bruce Hampton’s

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