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Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez (born March 11, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter and accordionist from San Antonio, Texas. He is known for playing Norteño, Tex Mex and Tejano music. Jiménez has been a solo performer and session musician, as well as a member of the Texas Tornados and Los Super Seven.
San Antonio’s 83-year-old Flaco Jiménez—son, grandson, and brother of celebrated accordionists—has won six Grammys.
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The son of button accordionist Santiago Jiménez Sr., Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez is probably the best-known conjunto accordion player in the United States. The winner of a Grammy, Flaco has inspired an expansion of interest in conjunto Tejano music beyond its traditional Tex-Mex roots.
Sep 16, 2022 · Flaco Jimenez’s music journey has been as imposing as a Texas Tornado, as sizzling as a Super Seven Texas sun, and as dramatic as a rocking Rolling Stone. The magical reference in those names reveals different moments that brought Flaco Jimenez added music fame.
Without compromising his musical vision, Jiménez has introduced the traditional conjunto sound to mainstream pop and country listeners thanks to his collaborations with the Texas Tornados, Dwight Yoakam, and the Mavericks, and he’s celebrated by adventurous rock fans through his work with Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Doug Sahm and ...
Featuring Peter Elman on piano and guitar, this collection of modern originals has the feel of the Old West. Also featuring Darol Anger, Todd Phillips, Flaco Jimenez and Tony Elman. “Such joyful, pure music that anyone of any age could easily tap his or her toes happily to every track.” –Online Digital Review
