July 30 - Aug 02, 2010

Biography

Jimmy Wahlsteen's debut instrumental solo album is released on Candyrat records! "181st Songs" is a pop inspired multitrack recorded album with the acoustic guitar in focus. Jimmy uses innovative open tunings and percussive techniques showcased in his popular videos on the Candyrat youtube channel.

Jimmy Wahlsteen made his name being one of Swedens most busy session guitarists with numerous TV-shows and international tours on his resumé.

Jimmy is based in Stockholm Sweden. He records all his material in his studio in central Stockholm.

Discography

• 181st Songs (2009)

Performance Highlights

Jimmy Wahlsteen plays guitar using his very own personal fingerpicking technique and sound over inovative open tunings.

The self produced instrumental album "181st Songs" contains multitrack recorded material with expressive guitar arrangements and brilliant guest musicians. The core of all songs is the acoustic guitar mixed and enhanced with percussion, strings and lots of additional guitars. The arrangements and productions of the songs are pop inspired. Jimmy leaves the fusion genre unexplored and brings his inspiration in songwriting from artists like Paul Simon and John Martyn.

Jimmy Wahlsteen made his name as one of Sweden's most hired session musicians, frequently appearing on Swedish television as musical director and band member on numerous television shows and touring international artists.

Jimmy Wahlsteen's web site
(opens in a new window)