Jim Kalson

Jim has been a professional bass player since the age of thirteen. Early in his career, he was a member of The Kalson Family band that toured the country. They shared the stage with artists such as George Jones, Tammy Wynette, The Statler Brothers and Ronnie Milsap, to name a few. Jim started his solo career at 18, and has been playing jazz and contemporary Pop music since. He has performed extensively with jazz artists Paul English, Joe LoCascio and David Caceres, and has been featured with renowned jazz professionals including Jon Faddis, Ndugu Chancler, Paquito D'Rivera and Kirk Whalum. Jim is no stranger to the music studio either with many hours spent in local studios including BGM Studio, Salmon Peak and Keith Harter Music. His dozens of album credits include performances with Little Joe y La Familia, Rick Cavender, Jazz PR, Terri Hendrix, Ron Wilkins and Footprints. Jim is very proud to be a part of Dick Wagner's Desert Dreams productions in Phoenix Arizona. Other studio credits include television and radio commercials, jingles and demos for companies including Taco Cabana, Bud Light, Red Lobster, Coca Cola, Western Sizzlin, HEB, SBC Call Notes and Hair Club For Men. Jim has spent his time in the orchestra pit, as well, with touring Broadway musicals such as Grease and A Chorus Line. He has had numerous San Antonio Symphony Pops performances with artists such as Martin Short, Joel Grey, Vicki Carr, Patsy Torres and High Class Brass. He recently performed at La Villita Assembly Hall in San Antonio, Texas with legendary drummer Buddy Miles.Jim served as an Electric Bass Instructor at U.T.S.A for twelve years and has been an instructor with Saint Mary's University since 2002.