member profiles

Jim Fox is a pianist/keyboardist/songwriter. His group, the Jim Fox Trio is an instrumental group that features Jerry Fox on drums, Roy Vogt on bass and Jim on piano and keyboards. The band has performed in the Nashville area for over 10 years now at a variety of venues. Jerry and Jim Fox have worked together in bands for many years providing the group with a very tight sound. Roy Vogt’s bass expertise rounds off the group with a progressive and unique sound...

Jim Kimo West is recognized as one of the world’s top “slack key” guitarists and brings his own unique musical perspective to this great acoustic guitar tradition. He is a recent nominee in the 61st Grammy Awards, a winner of the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards, a three-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian “Grammy”) nominee and a two-time winner of the LA Treasures Award for his contributions toward the perpetuation of ki ho’alu.

The duo "Martini Garden," comprised of the husband and wife team Christine and Jim LoPiano, performs original contemporary mix of Americana blues, jazz, rock, and folk. They debuted their first album "Give a Little Love" in 2013. They've performed at well-known New York venue such as the Stephen Talkhouse and The Bitter End. They also share their music at charity events.

Jim Ottaway composes and records original instrumental music, including electronic, space ambient, new age and music for film and television. The inspiration for his music comes from his love of nature, and his spiritual connection to the beautiful environment of the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. At the 14th ZMR Awards held in New Orleans, TIMELESS E-MOTION was awarded Best Electronic Album and DEEP SPACE BLUE was awarded Best Ambient Album, and was nominated for Album of the Year.

Jim Thorne is a singer/songwriter and the host/producer of a TV show based on his story songs called "Space Quest with Dr. Jim", which is carried by 15 public access stations in the U.S. and on YouTube.