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Just
My Imagination - George Jinda:
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Trax Edition
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January 22nd, 2005
The
late George Jinda is well remembered for his percussive excellence as
one-half of Special EFX. Jinda began playing piano at six but switched
to the drums by the time he'd turned 10. In his early years the native
of Budapest, Hungary, was inspired by African and South American rhythms
and by jazz musicians such as Tony Williams & Jack DeJohnette. In the
mid 60s, Jinda's family moved to NYC where several years later he connected
with guitarist Chieli Minucci. The two met in 1982, during a series
of jam sessions and soon after they laid the groundwork for Special
EFX. Sporting a style that was a blend
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