Jimmy Haun

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Jimmy Cary Haun^[1] is an American guitarist and composer, known for his work with the bands Yes, Air Supply, and Circa.

Career

Haun got his start in the music business through his childhood friend

Haun got involved with Yes producer Jonathan Elias and started composing music for TV and film. In 1996, Haun composed the Mandalay Pictures logo's fanfare.^[2] Haun worked extensively with Jonathan Elias, including his American River album (2004) but also on music for commercials. Haun created the original yodel logo for Yahoo in 1996 as well as the voice for Expedia.com. Recent work includes singing the "Oh oh oh It's Magic" cover for the Ozempic campaign

Haun re-joined Billy in the Yes spin-off supergroup Circa, formed in 2006, also with Tony Kaye (ex-Yes) and initially Alan White. Sherwood, Kaye and Haun were also in Yoso with singer Bobby Kimball. Yoso subsequently disbanded and Haun left Circa to focus on commercial work.^[2]

In September 2012, Haun announced that he was working on a Jon Anderson solo album with Elias and M. Sherwood, but the project subsequently stalled before completion but has now re-emerged.

Haun composed the music for the film Boulevard starring Robin Williams. He also is credited with producing and singing the end song "Goodbye Joy”.^[2]

In 2016, Haun played the majority of the guitars on Steve Porcaro's solo album Someday/Somehow.^[2]

In 2020, Haun joined Arc of Life, a new band spun off from Yes by Sherwood and Yes' lead singer Jon Davison.^[3]

Family

Haun's father was singer Jim Haun, better known as Rouvaun. Jimmy Haun's daughter is the actress and singer Lindsey Haun (born 1984) and he has worked with her on her music career.

References

External links

• Jimmy Haun on Myspace
• 2001 Interview