James has just signed a multi-release contract with Wayfarer Records. His latest record ‘The Sourland Symphony’ will see its label release in August when James will be Wayfarer’s Artist of the month. As a Grammy featured artist James brings a unique touch and repertoire to his music. From Acoustic Jazz to electrified Fusion Jams, classical Brazilian music and American songbook masters to reworked rock anthems, James has forged a unique voice.

At last check Jim has logged over 3000 gigs in the last few years in over 250 different venues from Maine to New Orleans including The White House in DC.

At the age of five, Jim was chosen to be the MC of his kindergarten class' Christmas play. He was first out on stage greeting the crowd and introducing the skits. Since then not much has changed.

Other recent recording activity includes: "Acoustic Sketches" w/ Bassist Lawrence Haber 3 EPs with Ten Foot Tall, and the Grammy nominated "Fitness Rock & Roll" CD by Miss Amy & Her Big Kids Band.

Visit James' Bandcamp page for more info on Acoustic Sketches and the Sourland Symphony

Notable performances include a run of shows in the north east opening for Los Lonely Boys, opening for Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker, Butch Trucks, Backing jazz legend Richie Cole (Doc Severinson, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton. ) Festival appearance with Rock & Roll hall of famer Bernie Worrell (Parliament, Talking Heads) Special concert with Henry McCullogh (Wings, Joe Cocker) as well as billings with Steve Forbert and Robert Hazard. And not least, performing outside at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave for thousands.

Somewhere in between there were piano lessons with Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart, guitar and piano lessons with some rock guy named Tee, all nighters wearing out the needle as well as continued studies with Grammy nominated Jazz greats Dave Stryker, Pat Martino, Peter Bernstein and Vic Juris.

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When Jim is not performing or teaching he can be found digging in his garden or hiking some lonely mountain.