Jazz with Jim - Influential Jazz Masters

Jazz with Jim is a deep dive into the beautiful American art form of Jazz. Mixing music, photos, and video clips with an infectious lecture style that betrays his passion for the subject, Jim Cauter takes guests on a musical journey that illuminates aspects of American history, jazz giants, social justice, race relations, and music as a universal language.

Join Jim as he shares select composers, instrumentalists, and vocalists whose music continues to sound fresh – engaging and inspiring all people fortunate enough to experience it.

Influential Jazz Masters - October 10, 2024 - 7:00PM-8:30PM

Join Jim as he plays selections from and profiles the artistry of selected musicians and ensembles whose original music and unique performance styles greatly contributed to the evolutionary continuum of Jazz.  Outstanding musicians being considered are - Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Chick Corea, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorious, Oscar Peterson, Jean Luc Ponty, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Toots Thielemans, and Charles Mingus.

Bio for James Cauter (Jim):

Professor of Music (1993-2023) - Seattle Central College, Seattle, WA

Professor of Music (2012-2023) - Olympic College, Bremerton, WA

Instrumental Music Director and Music Appreciation Teacher (1979-1993) - California High School, San Ramon, CA

Host or Publisher Bainbridge Island Museum of Art