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Portfolio / CDs Produced

JIMMY'S CREDITS:

Drummer / Studio Musician
Singer / Composer
Voice-over and Jingle Reel

CAZADOR INFO:

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"Jimmy is the man! Great drums, cool tunes, and one of the best producers around."
-- Ray Manzarek,
The Doors' Keyboardist


"Gotta tell you Jimmy -
I think these are the two best mixes you've sent me yet - they're both just great, top to bottom."

-- Brad Blackwood,
Euphonic Masters of Memphis


"As a producer he is gentle, kind, honest, helpful and relentless in his pursuit of perfection. His ears will never let you down."
-- Bobbo Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"A producer whose excellent musical perceptions are matched only by his ability to understand the creative artist."
-- Melody Pierson,
Songwriter


"Mega chops with a signal and an artist with ProTools. I look forward to the chance to work with him again."
-- Bobbo Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"Jimmy Hunter is an excellent producer and musician, who gets the best out of anyone who works with him."
-- Bob Birch,
Elton John Band Bassist


"Working with Jimmy is an exciting, rewarding experience. He can unlock the magic of any songwriter, vocalist, or musician."
-- Marcus King
Songwriter-Soul Singer


"Working with and being produced by Jimmy brought me the inspiration to complete my first CD, and the confidence to call myself a singer-songwriter."
-- Lisa Gold
Singer-Songwriter


"As a producer, Jimmy's contribution to my new CD has got the attention of music industry."
-- David Paris
Rock Singer-Songwriter


"Jimmy is the most musical drummer in the world. When he's driving the train you had better be ready because the groove never stops!"
-- John Harden
Iggy Pop's Sax Player


"Jimmy Hunter helped get me to number 16 on the music charts. Cazador studio is a world of music!"
-- Jeffry S. Rients,
Rock Drummer


"I've known Jimmy for years; he has my complete trust and confidence. He knows music!"
-- Ray Manzarek
The Doors' Keyboardist


"I feel that I excel to new musical heights because of Jimmy's guidance."
-- Bob Birch
Elton John Band Bassist


"This soulman rocks!"
-- Nick Gilder
Quadruple Platinum Artist


"Jimmy is the man! Great drums, cool tunes, and one of the best producers around."
-- Ray Manzarek,
The Doors' Keyboardist


"As a producer he is gentle, kind, honest, helpful and relentless in his pursuit of perfection. His ears will never let you down."
-- Bobbo Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"A producer whose excellent musical perceptions are matched only by his ability to understand the creative artist."
-- Melody Pierson,
Songwriter


"Mega chops with a signal and an artist with ProTools. I look forward to the chance to work with him again."
-- Bobbo Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"Jimmy Hunter is an excellent producer and musician, who gets the best out of anyone who works with him."
-- Bob Birch,
Elton John Band Bassist


"Working with Jimmy is an exciting, rewarding experience. He can unlock the magic of any songwriter, vocalist, or musician."
-- Marcus King
Songwriter-Soul Singer


"Working with and being produced by Jimmy brought me the inspiration to complete my first CD, and the confidence to call myself a singer-songwriter."
-- Lisa Gold
Singer-Songwriter


"As a producer, Jimmy's contribution to my new CD has got the attention of music industry."
-- David Paris
Rock Singer-Songwriter


"Jimmy is the most musical drummer in the world. When he's driving the train you had better be ready because the groove never stops!"
-- John Harden
Iggy Pop's Sax Player


"Jimmy Hunter helped get me to number 16 on the music charts. Cazador studio is a world of music!"
-- Jeffry S. Rients,
Rock Drummer


"I've known Jimmy for years; he has my complete trust and confidence. He knows music!"
-- Ray Manzarek
The Doors' Keyboardist







We've boldly asked this question in our Music Connection ad in every issue for 25 years.


And now, Jimmy Hunter welcomes YOU to his private studio . . .

RECORDING
Jimmy Hunter is a Producer / Studio Owner
and an expert ProTools HD Audio Engineer

CAZADOR RECORDING STUDIO
is Jimmy Hunter's personally-owned facility.
It is a state-of-the-art ProTools version 10 HD Recording Studio
and a terrific place to record your music in the Los Angeles area.

"Cazador" is Hunter in Spanish.



Check out Jimmy's Credits
as a former Detroit Drummer,
a Veteran Hollywood Studio Musician
and more . . .


Photo of Jimmy Hunter by Nick Melillo

Jimmy Hunter's eclectic drumming career includes recording and touring with the legendary Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Don Was, Nick Gilder, Flo & Eddie (The Turtles), Cher, The Village People, Steppenwolf and many more.

Jimmy has written and sung on numerous TV and radio commercial jingles. Additionally, his songs have been recorded by Cher, Ray Manzarek's Nite City, The Village People and other globally recognized artists.

Photo of Jimmy Hunter by Jim Steinfeldt


Check out Jimmy Hunter's original music player from REVERBNATION

ComScore

As a singer/songwriter, Hunter has produced several of his own personal solo artist CDs. In addition to singing vocals and background vocals, Jimmy plays keyboards and drums.
(Below are higher quality mp3s (320K) from Hunter's solo CD entitled, "A Truth Lesson")
Closer To Perfection
Rise Like The Sun Again
God's Already There For Me
My Faded Soul

Hunter is also a singer/songwriter/composer of pop and blues styles:
One Down Lane
My Big Black Cadillac
"My Big Black Cadillac" features:
Bob Birch (Elton John Band) on bass
and
Bobby Barth (Axe / Blackfoot) on guitars
Jimmy Hunter on vocals, rhodes and drums

In addition to his solo artist endeavors, Hunter has particapted as the Producer / Arranger / Mixer / Vocalist / Drummer in 3 collaborations in an internet production competitive experiment. These "CaPE" (Collaborative Audio Production Experiment) are assembled with members of assigned teams being from all over the planet--most of whom never actually meet face to face but participated in the recording through internet file sharing.

1. Stab Me With A Brick / Team Biker Bar
2. Let It Begin / Team Spirit
3. The Emperor Is Naked / Team Banned


Photo of Jimmy Hunter by Brother James Tinsley 2006
"Studiojimi" talkin' 'bout stirrin' up spiritual gifts of Faith, Love, Wisdom and Strength!

Music Connection Magazine has been featured Jimmy in their "Producer Crosstalk" interview column entitled "Veteran Drummer / Producer of Up-and-Comers" by Jonathan Widran. In this article, Widran discusses Hunter's approaches to music production and Jimmy reveals just how he brings the best out of his artists as a producer at CAZADOR Recording of Hollywood.



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