Hailing originally from Massachusetts, Jimmy started writing and playing guitar at age 11, and formed his first band "Opaque" at 14. Recruited as lead guitarist for the area's top band "CUCKOO'S NEST", he played up and down the New England coast during the early 70's. Spanning a musical career of over 30 years, Jimmy has played all over the world with many different bands and with his own "JIMMY STEWART BAND". Limited commerical success came with the release of his solo LP, "Cordially" in the UK. The album was mastered at Utopia Studios in London, and distributed by Pinnacle Records, London England. Now living in the mountains of N.E. PA, Jimmy writes and plays at his leisure, in his own, newly built studio and for his own indie record label.
Stewart Records actually started back in the Summer of 1982, when after seeking out a label contract from every major record label in London, I decided to try and do the record myself.
After working on the demo's for about 6 months, a demo tape was sent to Pinnacle Records with a positive response. Pinnacle wanted to distribute the album, and agreed to assist in the production, manufacturing and distribution of "Cordially".
"Cordially" was released in October 1982, under the Stewart Records label, with distribution by Pinnacle.
This was the start of Stewart Records, and with the coming of the "digital age", "Cordially" was re-released in May of 1999 on the internet, and through MP3 internet sites such as MP3.COM and AMP3.COM.
Many tracks off the CD, along with others have since received THOUSANDS of downloads, with many tracks reaching the NUMBER ONE position in their genre both at MP3 and AMP3.
The title track, "Cordially" was also selected for the AMP3 compilation, "104 Songs That Will Change Your Life" that was distributed at Woodstock 99, and "Requiem" is now on the brand new Pink Floyd tribute CD available at www.mp3.com/PFTribute
With international distribution now available over the internet, Stewart Records is a real live, living and breathing label. Be on the look out for the new releases coming up from Jimmy and other great artists in the very near future as the new studio is being built and should be completed in early 2002!
The studio is coming along great! Should be ready for use the first of the year, 2002. More projects coming up with new collaboration releases with DFJ, REMO, and more...Jimmy is going to be producing a new band and CD as well. "Somerdale Drive" new CD is finished and will be available for the holidays of 2003! Pre-release party and acoustic show is planned for October 18th at DV8 in Greensburg, PA. Come out for the live acoustic show by Jonathan and have a chance to purchase one of the LIMITED SUPPLY pre-release CD's!
Jimmy has also been contacted to have his single, "Wait A Minute" included in a new film from a Danish film maker. More to come as details and the film is completed. May 2002.
Jimmy's song "Truth" off the "MURMUR" CD just won the MakeaStar song competition on 17 June, 2002!! Thanks to all that voted for it, along with the A&R Industry votes. Jimmy has just signed a licensing deal with MakeaStar records for the song to be included in the soon to be released "Best of MakeaStar" complitation CD to be released shortly.
Jimmy has released a few new singles from his untitled new CD. "Chaos", "Four More", and "Like We Did Then" are available on MP3
"Down Under" at http://www.mp3.com.au/jimmy and the new single with DFJ titled "It Don't Include You" is available on the DFJ page on www.1sound.com/dfj. Jimmy has just released another new single, titled "Twas Meant To Be", March 2003! It's available on the FAP site.
Stand by for some new upcoming collaborations with Frank Cotolo, due in 2003! Jimmy and Frank just finished "With Love's Light Wings" which will be available shortly June 2003!
I've played all over the world, and still play a live "acoustic" show from time to time. I do enjoy joining a live band for a improptu song or two!
Beatles, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, Ry Cooder, David Bowie, Television
