James Ulmer

James 'Blood' Ulmer is an American jazz, free funk, and blues guitarist and singer known for his distinctive and unconventional guitar work. He plays a Gibson Byrdland guitar, producing a sound often described as 'jagged' and 'stinging,' while his vocals have been praised as 'raggedly soulful.' A pioneering figure in the fusion of free jazz and funk, Ulmer has carved out a unique space in American music that defies easy categorization.