Composer, Arranger, Producer, Playwright, Director

Jim first faced the footlights at the age of 5, as a member of Rhythm-Lite Productions. He spent the next thirteen years touring major cities on the East Coast, as well as performing regionally. Including The New York State Fair, Hampton Beach, NH, the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ (Tony Grant's Stars of Tomorrow), and Opening for the Beach Boys at the White House. This exposure to musical entertainment resulted in an early interest in songwriting (writing his first song at age 14, on October 24, 1977) as he was able to write & perform original songs on a frequent basis.

Jim's professional songwriting/publishing career began when he composed & performed the song, Utica, as the Grand Finale for Utica, New York's Sesquicentennial Musical, "Echoes of Yesteryear", on March 4th, 1982. Months later while a Freshman at Berklee College of Music, he would compose two songs that would go on to become huge Philippine hits; the Platinum selling, "Without You" Recorded by Joey Albert (and featured in the TV Show, "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin") 

and the Gold selling, "Shadow Of Time" Recorded by Raymond Lauchengco (and featured in the movie, "Hot Shots") 

Jim has worked with many seasoned professionals such as, Sue Richards, (Tammy Wynette’s backup singer), who recorded a beautiful rendition of Jim's country song, “My Love’s Gone”, and Rick Montalbano, featured Piano player on, "Utica", enabling Jim to establish a network of diverse musicians he can call upon whenever required. "It's a pleasure to know and work with such talented artists!"

When a member of Jim’s community, athlete, Bill Horton, went on a waiting list for a donor heart, Jim responded by becoming actively involved; composing, arranging & producing the song, “People Helping People”. An upbeat song that delivers a powerful message, “People Helping People” went on to win a national award in the pop category of the Hollywood Song Jubilee. Mickey Mantle's Lawyer/Friend, Roy True, contacted Jim for a copy of the song shortly before Mickey’s untimely death.

Jim's received numerous national awards for songwriting and is a proud writer member of ASCAP. His collaboration with Offbeat Training produced the successful CD "Game Show Themes for Trainers" containing original music written for trainers & inspired by favorite game shows, available on the Offbeat Training Tunes Label.

Proudly demonstrating his pride and passion for his community, Jim Composed, Produced and Published a new recording of his  song “Utica”, which was included on the 2005 "A Mohawk Valley Tribute", which received a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Award) Nomination from LeMoyne College’s Music Department, under the direction of GRAMMY nominated concert pianist/composer/educator, Andrew Russo, for the best Pop Recording of Central New York.

Now Jim's released a new Remixed/Remastered "Utica" Digital Single & Music Video in celebration of his song's 40th Anniversary!