Jimi is from Chicago Il. the blues capital of the world.He was taught how to play by the best guitar players in Chicago.( John Curlewski(Styx legend),Lonnie Brooks(Blues Brothers 2000),Dion Payton,Steve Harnack and Gary Bernal. He has played live with Blues legend Lonnie Brooks,Larry McCray,Dion Payton,Sugar Blue(Harp player on "Miss You" for the Rolling Stones),James Johnson(Koko Taylor), John Kottke(Buddy Guy),Buddy Miles(Jimi Hendrix-Band Of Gypsies),John Curlewski(Styx), Jimmy Valentine,