I went to New Orleans recently for work, and on my connecting flight from Dallas to New Orleans I recognized someone. I first saw him in the terminal at the gate and thought: “man, that guy looks just like Jimi from G. Love and Special Sauce”. Then, when I was seated, he passed me and sat two rows behind me. I was certain it was him… can’t be too many other guys that look like Jimi with his long, stringy red hair and thick mustache and beard. After we landed and de-planed, I asked him if he was Jimi Jazz… to which he replied “yeah, do I know you?”

He was a real mellow guy and didn’t seem to mind chatting. However, I talked to him for only about 5 minutes, because I didn’t want to be imposing and seem like an ass. I told him that my wife and I are big fans of the band and we had recently saw them play at the Hollywood House Of Blues. They were playing at the HOB in NOLA the following night… although I did not get a chance to go see them play while in town.

Photo courtesy of Jen Langman