Jimmy Paxson

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Drummer Jimmy Paxson Jr. is the son of two Philadelphia born jazz musicians Keyboardist Sunnie Paxson and Drummer Jimmy Paxson Sr.

Younger brother Charlie Paxson is also an accomplished drummer.

Since relocating to Los Angeles in 1987 Jimmy has since performed and/or recorded with : Stevie Nicks , Alanis Morissette , Giorgia Todrani, Sophie B. Hawkins, Edgar Winter , Robben Ford , Stanley Clarke , Tony Hawks Boom Boom Huck Jam Anarchy Orchestra , Ronnie Montrose , Rick Derringer , Steve Vai , Don Henley , Kristie Thirsk (CANADA), Zohar (UK) , Cagnet (JAPAN) , and many other international artists .

Additionally Jimmy can be heard on current Radio and T.V. jingles for Carls Jr. , Nike , Union Bank , Hersheys Chocolate , Mattel Toys, Mazda and more.

Notable television appearances include ...

The Today Show with Stevie Nicks

The Ellen Show with Stevie Nicks

2006 Super Bowl Pre Game Show with Stevie Nicks

David Letterman , Rosie ODonnell , and Good Morning America w/ Alanis Morissette

The 2004 Video Game Awards with Tony Hawks Boom Boom Huck Jam Anarchy Orchestra

2004 Oscar awards performance with composer Ben Chariste performing Bellville Rendezvous from the smash hit movie The Triplets of Belleville

Notable recordings include:

Stevie Nicks - Crystal Visions Anthology

A Fine Frenzy - One Cell In The Sea

Rod Stewarts multi-platinum Great American Song Book Vol 2.

Kristie Thirsk - Souvenir

Additionally upcoming releases include :

PBS Soundstage with Stevie Nicks

CBS recording artist Sharon Little

Current personal projects include Various ventures into music production including Los Angeles based artist Jenni Alpert's song entitled "Untied" and when time allows you will find Jimmy Playing with "The Casualties of Jazz" a rare groove salute to the music of Black Sabbath