Biography

Jim began his recording career in 1997 when his best friend died suddenly. "That was a life-changing event that made me realize that you never know when you're going to be called, so you better be proud of what you've done and the legacy you're leaving behind." He helped develop a revolutionary MIDI adapter for the acoustic piano, which for the first time allows this age-old instrument to interact with computers and synthesizers. He developed a topflight reputation, teaching uses of MIDI-piano to the upper echelon of pop musicians such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, Burt Bacharach, Carole King and many, many more.

Jim's previous releases include his breathtakingly evocative "Beneath The Olympian Skies." and his Billboard bestseller, "A Place In My Heart." It placed in the top 5 for two months in a row on national airplay charts and was nominated by radio programmers around the world for Album of the Year and Best Instrumental Album - Piano in the 2005 NAR Music Awards. Wilson's other albums include "Northern Seascape," "Cape Of Good Hope,", "My First Christmas With You "Leader Of The Band: A Musical Tribute To Dan Fogelberg," "Playing Favorites," "My Mother's Son," "Solo Piano Collection," and "Quiet Shadows."
- IMDb mini biography by: Casey McCreedy