Jim Plank

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Musician, Percussionist

Jim Plank grew up in San Diego, California and can tell you all about the music stores in and around the area, especially since he began playing drums in the 1950s. Jim became a professional musician playing with the likes of Mike and Joe Pass. He later added to his musicianship by mastering the vibraphone, which he has become a bit of a historian. Jim is also known for his gigs with Bill Mays, Bob Magnusson and Peter Sprague.