Jimmy Vivino | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Vivino |
Also known as | Jimmy V |
Born | Paterson, New Jersey, United States | January 10, 1955
Origin | Burbank, California |
Genres | Rock and roll, jazz, R&B |
Occupations | Musician, producer, Music director, Bandleader |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, trumpet |
Jimmy Vivino (born January 10, 1955) is an American guitarist, keyboard player, singer, producer,[1] and music director. He is best known as having been the leader of Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, the house band for the TBS late night program Conan. He was also a member of The Tonight Show Band, the house band on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and its predecessor, Late Night with Conan O'Brien on NBC. Vivino has also played with many rock bands, including being a member of Beatles tribute band The Fab Faux. He is the younger brother of TV and stage performer "Uncle" Floyd Vivino and Basic Cable Band bandmate Jerry Vivino.