Jimmy Foster

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Jimmy Foster
A luthier for more than 30 years, Jimmy Foster owned and operated Foster Guitars, whose clients have included Paul Simon and many jazz guitarists in the New Orleans area and beyond.

Jimmy’s early musical idols were artists such as Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and Tony Mottola. As his talents developed, Jimmy’s taste turned toward the jazz influences of players like Howard Roberts, Johnny Smith, and George Van Eps, the legendary 7-string jazz guitar player.

Jimmy died 2011 of undetermined causes. He was 62.

Foster guitars website: www.fosterguitars.com

Videos

My Romance (Rogers & Hart) improvised by Jimmy Foster 03:35 My Romance (Rogers & Hart) improvised by Jimmy Foster
Jimmy Foster - Loving This Man Of Mine 02:30 Jimmy Foster - Loving This Man Of Mine
Jazz Guitar - Jimmy Foster - I Could Write a Book 03:06 Jazz Guitar - Jimmy Foster - I Could Write a Book

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