MUSIC

Guitarist Sebastian Jimenez Is Not Only Known For His Amazing Guitar Skills But Also For His Strong Stage Presence

BY CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES | MAY 8, 2022

Musician Sebastian Jimenez | Photographer:Victoria Zin

1. The iconic band Mana invited you to play with them at the FORUM. How was that?

That was incredible. Put yourself in-front of 16,000 people shouting at you and imagine how that sounds, even louder than my guitar. The fans loved the show and playing with Mana is incredible. Every member of the band has a huge heart and they show it on stage and outside the stage.

2. How long have you been living in Los Angeles and how long have you been in the music industry?

I moved in 2016- so for four years. I have been professionally involved for 4 years but I have been practicing music for 10 years.

3. Do you have your own music out?

Yes, I am a producer too and I recorded and produced my band “High Society Homeless”. We are streaming on every platform like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more. With that band, we all do the writing together but all the guitar parts were created by me.

4. You also played with Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman. Can you tell us about it?

The two singers got a place to perform at the Latin American Music Awards in 2017 and they called me to perform with them because they had heard me playing before and they liked my work. Also, they needed a rock and roll looking guitarist so I was the perfect fit for them.

5. What was your role in the Latin American Music Awards?

I played the lead guitar lines and solo for the song “Mas Buena” that the two artists have previously released. I was placed center stage on top of a platform playing a beautiful Flying V made by Gibson.

6. What other work have you done?

I have helped the artist and bass player HGroove recording guitars and doing some production work with him. He just released his new single called “Que Pasa” and I recorded all the guitar work in that song.