Jim performs traditional music, vocals & dance tunes from North and South America, Italy, Germany, Spain, France, the British Isles, American popular songs and standards as well as his own compositions. He plays piano, accordion, castanets, Appalachian dulcimer, Native American cedar flute, guitar and harmonica.
Hear samples of all the songs from Jim's cd's, "Yonder Shore" and "Waltz to the Sea".
At the "what's new" section you can watch a video of 2 songs from "Yonder Shore," the second featuring the beautiful dancing of Anita Lalwani.
You can purchase Jim's music at cdbaby, at iTunes and by mail order here at the web site.
"Yonder Shore" is a collection of 8 original songs and 4 traditional tunes. Jim's interest in world music and literature is supported by some good musical friends who contribute on a variety of instruments that include; Hawaiian slack key guitar, Turkish cumbus, zils, Hammond B3 organ, piano, wooden spoons, acoustic bass and percussion.
"Come Along," one of 7 new vocals opens the album with a melody created after Jim was playing the Appalachian dulcimer and harmonica for a patient in the ICU at the University California San Francisco Cancer Center where Jim has worked for 20 years performing original and traditional music for patients who are recovering from surgery, receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments and for staff and visitors. You can read more accounts of Jim's experiences with music and healthcare in the "stories" section. Read more and listen to song samples...
"Waltz to the Sea" reflects Jim's wide-ranging musical interests and eclectic sources. Original songs, traditional and contemporary melodies from Argentina, Spain, Scotland and the Appalachians are performed with a variety of instruments that include cedar flute, Appalachian dulcimer, accordion, guitar and piano. Read more and listen to song samples...