JIMMY ALI OF THE BROTHERS ALI

Jimmy began studying bass guitar at the age of thirteen. This phenomenal international bassist and songwriter was taught by well known Detroit bassist Rod Hicks, who performed with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1969 at Woodstock.In 1975 Jimmy began performing with a local rock,jazz fusion and R&B bands.In the late 1970's Jimmy Ali began writing and arranging songs and was soon introduced to George Clinton, founder of "P. Funk" who was impressed with his songwriting. He asked Jimmy to record a female spin-off group of "P.Funk" called 'Parlet" Jimmy's first single was 'Wolf Tickets" from the album Play Me Or Trade me.Throughout his career Jimmy has played with the likes of C.J Cameron(Lead Vocalist from The Spinners) Jeane Carne, Sax Men Ronnie Laws, Kirk Whalm from Whitney Houstons Band, jazz vocalist Angela Bofill, jazz keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith, and Grammy Award-Winning keyboardist Bob James. And also (Legendary Vocalist) Eddie Holman. "Hey There Lonley Girl"Jimmy has recorded with the legendary Motown guitarist Dennis Coffey. And he has also had the pleasure of performing on several Symphony Orchestra Concerts with Flutist Ervin Monroe and AlexanderZonjic. And has also opened up for Sly & The Family Stone, Doobie Brothers, & Fat Burger.

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