Jimmy Maxwell (bandleader)
Jimmy Maxwell | |
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| Born | August 30, 1953 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | February 29, 2024 (aged 70) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, band leader |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, piano |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
| Website | www |
James Maxwell (born August 30, 1953 – February 29, 2024) often referred to as Jimmy, was a musician and band leader who has performed and conducted from coast to coast in the United States. Jimmy has been the band for top social functions in New Orleans since 1981. From 1985 to 1989, Jimmy was partners with Peter Duchin, the famed society band leader from New York City and together they produced events involving sound, lighting, staging and even decor.