Jimmy Greene facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jimmy Greene
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Greene in 2014
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Sidney Greene, Jr. |
| Born | February 24, 1975 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Origin | Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
| Genres | Jazz, gospel, post-bop, neo-bop |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | RCA, Criss Cross, Sunnyside, SteepleChase, Mack Avenue |
Jimmy Greene (born February 24, 1975) is an amazing American jazz saxophonist. He also plays gospel music, creates recordings, and teaches music. Jimmy started his music journey in 1997. Since then, he has released many albums. His album Beautiful Life became very popular. It even earned him nominations for the famous Grammy Awards!
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Jimmy Greene was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 24, 1975. His dad, James Sr., was also a saxophonist. Jimmy got his first alto saxophone when he was just six years old. By age eight, he was already taking lessons. When he was in middle school, jazz music became his biggest passion.
He worked hard in school and graduated with honors from Bloomfield High School in 1993. Then, he went to The Hartt School and graduated in 1997. That's when he officially began his professional music career.
Jimmy Greene's Music Journey
Jimmy Greene's professional music career began in 1997. His first album, Brand New World, came out in 2000. He released several more albums over the years. These included Introducing Jimmy Greene, Forever, True Life Stories, and Gifts and Givers. He also released The Overcomer's Suite and Mission Statement.
His eighth album, Beautiful Life, was released in 2014. This album was a huge success! It appeared on several Billboard magazine charts. It reached No. 36 on the Christian Albums chart and No. 6 on the Gospel Albums chart. It also hit No. 5 on the Jazz Albums chart.
Beautiful Life was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Jimmy Greene and Javier Colon were also nominated for their song "When I Come Home." This was for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals.
Life Outside of Music
Jimmy Greene is a music professor at Western Connecticut State University. He lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. He also used to teach at the University of Manitoba for three years. Jimmy is married to Nelba Márquez, who plays the flute.
His album Beautiful Life is very special. It was made to honor and remember his daughter, Ana Grace Márquez-Greene. She was six years old when she passed away. Jimmy is also part of the music team at his church, Glory Chapel International Cathedral.
Grammy Award Nominations
Jimmy Greene has been nominated for Grammy Awards for his amazing music.
- Best Arrangement, Instruments And Vocals: "When I Come Home" – Jimmy Greene, arranger (with Javier Colon)
- Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Beautiful Life – Jimmy Greene
