James "Jimmie" E. Highsmith Jr. is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist and a native of Rochester, NY. With a career spanning over 25 years, he is renowned for his work in the smooth jazz genre and has shared the stage with notable artists such as Najee, Alicia Keys, and Wynton Marsalis. His discography includes 11 top-selling smooth jazz albums, including the Grammy-nominated "The Anthology of Sound."
Jimmie's diverse background also includes 41 years of martial arts training in Tae Kwondo and Aki Jujitsu, where he holds a Black Belt rank. Additionally, he served 10 years in the US Air Force from 1987 to 1997, working in Logistics/Intelligence and receiving an Honorable Discharge as a decorated NCO with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
As CEO/Managing Partner of Xperience Live Music Group LLC, Jimmie leverages his extensive experience in Business Management, Logistics, Professional Leadership, KPIs, ROI, and Customer Service to achieve outstanding results.
Accolades:
2005 inducted into FDC Duke Ellington Hall of Fame
2010 Pride of his Ancestors Award. African American families from Allegheny County NY
2011 Grammy® Nomination First Round
2015 RCTV Black Music Month Community Achievement Award
2018 BMA musician of the year
2018 BreakThru Magazine Uplifting Award
2019 Roc Awards Achievement Award
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On September 18, 2007, June 1st was proclaimed by then-Mayor Robert J. Duffy "Jimmie Highsmith Jr Day" in Rochester NY
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