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Jim West
acg, *1953 CA, Toronto
Musician / Composer / Producer of World and Folk
A.k.a. James West
James "Jim" West (born December 18, 1953), also known as Kimo West, is a Canadian guitarist, best known for working with "Weird Al" Yankovic. He auditioned for Yankovic after being introduced by Steve Jay and the two have worked together ever since. West can be heard and seen on all of Yankovic's videos, albums, and concerts since 1984.West is also a composer for film and television and produced a number of CDs for independent artists. He has released four solo slack-key guitar albums. He performs regularly at concerts and festivals.
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Livin' la vida loca on Vamos! by Various Artists Red Bandana on The Right Side by Bloods 'Ulupalakua Sunset on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Isa Lei on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Na Manu Iki on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Coconut Hat on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Paliku on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Lanikele on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West Keiki Time on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" West A Lei For James on Coconut Hat by Jim "Kimo" WestTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moku Maluhia - Peaceful Island | Jim West | 2018 | Album |
| Guitar Stories | Jim West | 2015 | Album |
| Nā Lani O Maui: Maui Skies | Jim West | 2011 | Album |
| Kimo Style | Jim West | 2007 | Album |
| Slack Key West | Jim West | 2005 | Album |
| Coconut Hat | Jim West | 1999 | Album |
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