About Me
“One of the most beautiful voices in cabaret†Stu Hamstra, Cabaret HotlineHaving received critical acclaim for his cabaret performances Jim is achieving equal success withhis debut CD Open Road which was named to teh Official 2006 Grammy Ballot fro Best Pop Vocal Recording. Jim's self penned title trak also was awarded Best Pop Song from ASCAP for the Mid Atlantic Song Writers Showcase held at Washington D.C.'S Kennedy Center“Open Road evidences a man on the road to bigger and better things.†“…well done with emotion and class.†Rob Lester, Talkinbroadway.comJim has sung on concert stages across the US and Europe. His appearances include a solo performance at the White House. He was a featured entertainer for President Clinton's 1997 Inaugural Ball and has also been featured at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage and in many USO shows. Jim made his solo European Concert Debut in Germany with a National Symphony Orchestra. Other stage credits include leading roles in both opera and musical theatre productions including the roles of Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville, Sparky in Forever Plaid. Jim has also had the honor of performing with the Washington Opera under the Artistic Direction of Placido Domingo.. Jim can also be seen in the Washington DC area fronting the magnificent 18 piece big band The Frankie Condon Orchestra singing big band favorites! Both audiences and critics agree that “This is a voice you must hear!†Stu Hamstra, Cabarethotline In addition to his performing credits, Jim is also a nationally recognized vocal coach having private studios in the metropolitan DC area, New York City. He has taught on the voice faculties of Ithaca College and Catholic University. Student credits include Broadway and national tour productions of Rent, Saturday Night Fever, Tommy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Annie Get Your Gun, Camelot, Stomp, Hair Spray, Annie, Mama Mia, Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Wicked, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Off Broadway, Regional Theatre, Cruise Ships, The Metropolitan Opera Chorus, The Washington Opera
