Native of Northern California, Jimmy Grant grew up in a household full of rich musical influences that inspired a passion for the music of Django Reinhardt. While his influences grew to include Russian Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic and Classical, he continued to develop the gypsy jazz technique. He has studied with acclaimed guitarists such as Jim Nichols, and has  performed with artists such as David Grisman, Ludovic Beier, Andreas Oberg, Simon Planting, Tommy Davy, Gonzalo Bergara and the Hot Club of San Francisco.