Jimmy Buffett's Legacy Lives On: New Music, Studio Tours

Mac McAnally and Michael Utley have finalized a posthumous album for Jimmy Buffett, featuring previously unreleased tracks recorded between 2003 and approximately four years ago. The album, which has no title or release date yet, includes songs from various projects, including tours, a stage musical, and television appearances.

The Coral Reefer Band is currently touring and performing one of the new tracks, "Workin' n' Playin'," as a duet with Buffett. Additionally, Jimmy Buffett's Shrimp Boat Sound Studio in Key West's Historic Seaport has been approved to operate as a tourist destination alongside its function as a commercial recording studio.

McAnally emphasized that the band's mission is to honor Buffett's memory by sharing the joy he infused into his music and performances. They continue to play his songs, ensuring his positive spirit remains alive for fans, and even leave his microphone empty on stage as a symbolic gesture.

Buffett, a 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, achieved widespread popularity through his music and distinctive lifestyle. The Coral Reefer Band, composed of veteran musicians and some second-generation members, is currently on tour, continuing to celebrate his enduring legacy.