Beautifully arranged and wonderfully mastered original instrumental compositions. Features a smooth blend of jazz, gospel, blues, and latin and the artistry of incredible musicians.

11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Smooth Jazz, EASY LISTENING: Mature



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Jim began his training in piano at age five. He continued his music education playing drums at age eleven through his high school years. In college, at Bucknell University, he resumed his piano training and began experimenting with jazz. After graduating from Bucknell with a degree in Music Education, Jim began his professional career performing with jazz and disco bands. After being on the road for two years, Jim moved to New York City to pursue his career and further his education in music, where he had the good fortune to study piano with jazz legends Barry Harris and Mike Longo, receive classical training under John Kamitsuka, and explore composition with Andrew William Thomas and William Duckworth. An NEA Grant recipient for jazz, Jim has been performing professionally for over 26 years, a career which has included cabaret, a national tour of Eli Greenwichâs âLeader of the Pack,â and leading his own jazz trio. Still living in New York City, Jim currently performs at the piano, most recently at the Kitano Park Avenue in Manhattan, as well as teaches privately. In March of 2003, he had the honor of being featured in the âArtist Seriesâ at Bucknell University where he presented his trio with his own compositions. In addition, he has the privilege of being invited out to Bucknell to teach theory, lecture/perform, and give private lessons each semester. Jim is also proud of being on the faculty of âOvation,â an after school program bringing music to young students in the schools, in Westchester County, New York.