Jimmy lavallee biography
James Lavallée is a Métis sprint kayaker from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.!
The Album Leaf
"Jimmy LaValle" redirects here. Not to be confused with James Lavelle or Jim Leavelle.
American musical project
For the musical genre, see Album leaf.
The Album Leaf is an American musical project founded in San Diego, California, in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle.[1] He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer, and Rhodes piano.
James Lavallée (born 6 October ) is a Métis sprint kayaker from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
His performances often feature projected visual art.
History
Inception
The Album Leaf officially began in 1998 as the solo project of Jimmy LaValle, guitarist for San Diego, California-based post-rock instrumental band Tristeza.
LaValle has also performed in several other San Diego-area bands, including The Crimson Curse, The Locust, Swing Kids, and GoGoGo Airheart.[2]
An Orchestrated Rise to Fall
During downtime in the fall of 1998, LaValle began playing drums for San Diego band GoGoGo Airheart.
Their singer and guitarist, Mike Vermillion (who later inspired the song name "Vermillion" on One Day I'll