Jim West
In addition to serving as the lead guitarist of "Weird Al" Yankovic's band since
1983, Canadian musician Jim West is a Grammy-winning solo artist specializing in
slack-key guitar instrumentals. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 18, 1953,
he began playing guitar at 12 years old, then moved to Florida during his
late-teens to work as a professional sideman. After moving to Los Angeles in the
early 1980s, he began performing with "Weird Al" Yankovic, initially joining the
comedy-pop musician for his 1983 tour. He then joined Yankovic for the recording
of the 1984 album "Weird Al...
I'm Getting Sentimental over YouPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:01
OverjoyedPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:30
GoneJim West
3:21
Autumn LeavesPam Bricker, Jim West and Wayne Wilentz
4:53
Ah Vybz Called KushJim West
2:31
Baltimore OrioleMAIJA, Hoagy Carmichael, Jim West, Wayne Wilentz, Greg Lukens, Marty Nau (contributor), Gantt Kushner (contributor) and David Jernigan (contributor)
Hoagy Sings Carmichael with the Pacific Jazzmen
5:15
