The Jimmy Street Biography
Perhaps the most famous original group which Jimmy Street was a full-time member of is the 80’s parody group Big Daddy, which was famous for lampooning the pop music of the day. Big Daddy was on Rhino Records and had a strong cult following. They toured England, Australia and the United States and made national television appearances in all three countries. Jimmy Street has always been active as a first-class musician and has appeared with: Jay Leno, Diane Reeves, The Pointer Sisters, The Smothers Brothers, The Coasters, Pat Boone, Casey Kasem, Jerry Lewis, Louie Anderson, Pattie LaBelle. He is also a sought-after composer and arranger, with many television, radio and movie arrangements and compositions to his credit. In the course of his career. Jimmy Street has performed with: Jay Leno, Frank Sinatra, Patty LaBelle, Kieli Smith, Jack Jones, Jimmy Rogers, Lainie Kazan, Buddy Greco, The Drifters, Pat Boone, Tony Danza, Lee Oscar, Jerry Lewis and most recently, the rising pop diva from England Ashley Jay whose songs are recently on the charts. He has recorded and or Performed with members of: Tower Of Power, The Brian Setzer Orchestra., The Tonight Show Band, David Benoits Band, Phil Collins Band , Barry Manilows Band, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Stevie Wonders Band, Chicago, Rod Stewarts Band, The Beach Boys Band. Jimmy Street has performed for: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, The Apollo Mission Astronauts, Bruce Springsteen, Charo, The Los Angeles Lakers, The Los Angeles Clippers, Red Buttons, Former Mayor Tom Bradley, and many major corporate and entertainment business heads. He has performed on several European and Australian hit records. (Big Daddy covers) The Land Down Under Like a Virgin Dancing In The Dark Compositions on several International Syndication’s: Santa Barbara, General Hospital & TV movie: "Children In The Crossfire" Jimmy Street is a member of ASCAP, NARAS and The AF of M. Currently, Jimmy Street is working with one of the hottest underground producers in L.A. - Max Vasquez of Maxx Vaxx Music - towards completion of is new CD coming soon.pre-orders will begin in late August. They met quite by chance when Max was looking for a session saxman for several recording dates on his own compositions. The two were destined to meet as is evident on Blo De Ho and U Got 2 Know. Now Maxx Vaxx Music Publishing represents Jimmy’s wonderful catalog, and tour dates will be established upon release of their upcoming CD! Thank you all for your support!
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