Jimmy Bruno began playing the guitar when he was only seven. At just 19, he began his professional career touring with the great Buddy Rich. Some of his influences include Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith, Jim Hall etc. I hope you enjoy these Jimmy Bruno licks!
#1 Jimmy Bruno "I'll Remember April" Lick
Jimmy Bruno plays this lick in his solo on I’ll Remember April.
The first three measures are a pickup to where the top of the form begins on the Gmaj7 chord.
Be sure to sweep pick the first two arpeggio shapes which are B minor and G major arpeggios.
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#2 C Dorian Lick
This lick is in C minor and uses the C Dorian mode.
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#3 Jimmy Bruno Lick
This lick starts in C major and ends in C minor.
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