Jimmy Cozier

Jimmy Cozier grew up in a musical household. His father is an accomplished saxophone
player who exposed Jimmy to the pantheon of jazz greats while his Jamaican-born mother
shared her love of reggae and dancehall music by playing recordings of Bob Marley. This,
of course, has informed both his writing and development of his vocal style.
In addition to his father, Jimmy counts among his greatest musical influences Cassandra
Wilson, Steven Coleman, Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross.
Jimmy embarked upon his musical career as background singer, all the while learning,
growing and preparing himself for the day he'd have his chance to shine as a solo artist.
His voice was first heard on the Junior M.A.F.I.A single, "Backstabber." In 1998, he was
a member of Joe's "All That I Am" Tour. He's also toured with Boys II Men as well as Gladys
Knight. The time spent on the road allowed Jimmy to hone his writing skills and perfect his
vocal style which is, at turns, deep and sonorous, sensual and urgent.
Jimmy's management, Upgrade Entertainment, shared a demo if Jimmy's songs with Wyclef
Jean, considered by many to be the creative "engine" behind the multi-platinum selling trio
The Fugees and a successful solo artist in his own right. Not long after, Jean contacted Clive
Davis and a meeting was arranged. Equally impressed by Jimmy's writing skills and sound,
Davis agreed to sign him to his new label. He entered the studio almost immediately and
within a year his first abum was born.

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