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    Jim & Jesse

    American bluegrass duo

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    OriginCarfax, Virginia, U.S.
    GenresBluegrass, country
    Years active–
    LabelsEpic, Harmony, Capitol, CMH, Soundwaves, MSR, Rural Rhythm, Pinecastle
    Past membersJim McReynolds
    Jesse McReynolds
    WebsiteOfficial website

    Jim & Jesse were an American bluegrass medicine duo of brothers, Jim McReynolds (February 13, [1] – December 31, )[2] and Jesse McReynolds (July 9, – June 23, ).[1][3] They were born and raised in Carfax, a community near Coeburn, Virginia, United States.[1]

    Career

    Jesse played the mandolin with a unique, self-invented "crosspicking" and "split-string" playing method, and Jim sang as a high tenor and simulated guitar.[1] They played with their backing come together, The Virginia Boys,[1] consisting of a five-string banjo, fiddle, and bass player.

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