TAXI Music Service
"The Way Home" EP Review 
NightCast Records 

The following comments were excerpted from a critique by the TAXI music service of Jim's first EP/CD "THE WAY HOME" in August 2000.   

The Way Home   
"Good song. The melody is strong and the the guitar sound is complimentary to the melody as well as contemporary sounding. The rhythm section is solid and well recorded."  . . . "Your phrasing is exquisite.  Wonderful approach."

Without You  
"Pretty melody! This is a perfect sound for today's contemporary jazz radio format which loves acoustic guitar.  Your approach in arrangement/production is understated, classy and appropriate.  Your melodic and rhythm playing is quite good.  The pocket is deep and consistent, and your parts all show emotion ... a great blend of qualities."

In SoHo - 
"Loops are in!!!  Contemporary jazz radio is playing less and less live drum tracks.  They have been heavily influenced by urban music and almost require a drum loop these days to secure radio play.  So, you are totally on track with this one as a commercial track.  Your playing here feels confident and relaxed."