Half a century young, Jimmy started music as a young child, singing in four part harmony by age 8. At age 13, he began playing piano in pentecostal churches in urban N.J. and N.Y. followed by Hammond Organ. He has been involved in both gospel and secular recording and performance projects and appeared most recently as lead vocalist and keyboardist on Breakin' the Bondage Blues Band's indie CD release, "A Place Called Calvary".
Jimmy resides with his wife of 27 years and children and grandchildren in Northeast PA where he continues his music and ministry ventures with non-denominational churches, coffeehouses, open mic's, and nursing homes.