Jim has performed with renowned jazz artists including Nick Brignola, Bobby Shew, Randy Brecker, David "Fathead" Newman, Terrel Stafford, Carmen Bradford, and Rebecca Parris. He has also performed with jazz groups such as The Bruce Gertz Quartet, The Capital Jazz Orchestra, The John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, The Artie Shaw/Dick Johnson Orchestra, and The Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra featuring Ken Peplowski. He has performed with entertainers including Don Rickles, Joe Piscopo, and Joan Rivers. He has recorded with John Patitucci, Joey Calderazzo, and Houston Person and has also appeared on the sound tracks of "Melrose Place", "90210", and "Analyze This".