Pianist/ Composer/ Singer Jim Pearce has released 4 all original Jazz CD’s since 2004. The latest being “Never Open With A Ballad”. Jim’s previous releases have charted at JazzWeek, CMJ Jazz, Earshot Jazz and Roots Music Report.
He’s also been the recipient of numerous awards including Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting (Great American Song Contest) and Grand Prize in Jazz Category (John Lennon Songwriting Contest). Jim currently resides in Atlanta where he continues to gig as he has for over 30 years.Jim is available for Concerts, Festivals, and Clubs around the world.
“Jim is an extraordinarily talented musician and those skills are matched by his songwriting abilities. It is easy to see why he has earned many songwriting awards during his illustrious career. His stories and their imaginative lyrics create vivid images that one does not soon forget, or want to.
And his piano riffs continue to play in your head long after his music stops.” “Jazz composer/pianist Jim Pearce has assembled an impressive canon of songs showcasing his own creative composition prowess and dazzling technical gifts.The septet shines from the opening title track through the album’s closer, “One More Tomorrow.
” He also delivers charming vocals on four tracks.” “Pearce has produced another winner. This is outstanding mainstream jazz.
Washington Square Park is a powerful reminder that not all great jazz pianist/composers are signed to Verve or Blue Note-or work out of New York” “Thirty Year Waltz comforts like a caress.” “Muddy River Vamp peppers us with groove and carefully configured ensemble. This song and a few others will stop casual conversations.
The complexity within provokes a deeper listen.” Jazz Improv Magazine / Gregory J. Robb “Jim Pearce reminds me somewhat of Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg, you see.
Fans of both will enjoy this CD along with Mr Pearce's fine piano playing.” The Jazz Rendezvous / Eric Alan “ From the opening track, “Muddy River Vamp”, this one cooks! Herman Burney (b), Paul Fallat (d), Eric South (sax, fl), Ken Gregory (t) and pianist Jim Pearce play with a fervor that is energizing.
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