Jim Lampi

In Jim's hands, The Stick takes on a unique, almost acoustic timbre akin to a guitar - and, like an acoustic guitar, Jim's Stick provides a perfect accompaniment to the rich sound and rugged quality of his voice. His crisp, clean finger tapping, along with conservative overlays of his own synth and saxophone work, backing rhythms provided by percussionist Gary Hammond, and the subtle playing of the occasional guest musician, all give Young Lions an intimate, yet complete and full, feel. At the forefront, Jim shows the full extent of what one musician can do - vocals, bass lines, melody, complex soloing, a full-fledged "band" unto himself.

Jim displays an expressive vocal style, which compliments his intricate playing. Occasionally written with a "man-on-the-street" observational tone coloring the lyrics, his songs prove to be intriguing not only musically, but lyrically as well.