Pianist / Composer/ Singer Jim Pearce has released 7 Jazz CD’s. Including" I'm in the Twilight of a Mediocre Career "which reached #1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Radio Chart. Jim’s compositions have been used in TV shows including "Parenthood" (NBC), "Saturday Night Live" (NBC), Pianist / Composer/ Singer Jim Pearce has released 7 Jazz CD’s. The latest being "You are an Edgy Visionary Seer". Jim's previous CD " I'm in the Twilight of a Mediocre Career" reached #1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Radio Chart. Jim’s compositions have been used in TV shows including "Parenthood" (NBC), "90210" (The CW), "Saturday Night Live" (NBC), “The Mentalist “ ( CBS) , “The Affair” (ShowTime) , “The Voice “ (NBC), “Impractical Jokers” (TruTV), "Lipstick Jungle" (NBC),"Friends With Benefits" (NBC),"Greek" (ABC Family), " American Pickers" (Hist), "Aurora" (Telemundo), the feature film "The Big Wedding" (Lionsgate) and many other shows. He’s also been the recipient of numerous awards including Grand Prize/Jazz Category (John Lennon Songwriting Contest), First Place/Instrumental Category (Great American Song Contest), and Finalist for Jazz Album of the Year in The Independent Music Awards. Jim was interviewed by Susan Stamberg on NPR's Morning Edition and his music was featured. He’s also been the recipient of numerous awards including Grand Prize/Jazz Category (John Lennon Songwriting Contest), First Place/Instrumental Category (Great American Song Contest), and Finalist for Jazz Album of the Year in The Independent Music Awards. Jim has written hundreds of tunes in many genres. “I’m in the Twilight of a Mediocre Career” is his 6th release. It contains 11 new original tunes, 5 Vocals and 6 instrumentals. Press Quotes "There exists a unique and storied subset of jazz artists who pen the most clever music and lyrics this side of Tin Pan Alley and way that side of modern-day Nashville. Besides Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg, who are in a class by themselves, are Mose Allison and Jim Pearce, who are also part of that rarefied class." C. Michael Bailey/ All About Jazz ”Never Open with a Ballad is a delightful collection of modern jazz performed by an outstanding collective of sympathetic musicians who are truly deserving of wider recognition. Pearce proves himself a highly adept leader who approaches every aspect of his music with vision and integrity.” All About Jazz/ John Barron ”This is a reminder that there are a number of great musicians who deserve much wider recognition! Jim Pearce is one of them; his latest CD is proof of this. It is a very entertaining album and it is great jazz too! Thank you so much for sending it to me will start playing the music in May and the months after.” - Peter Kuller, Radio Adelaide - Australia “Pearce has produced another winner. This is outstanding mainstream jazz. Washington Square Park is a powerful reminder that not all great jazz pianist/composers are signed to Verve or Blue Note-or work out of New York” All About Jazz / Paul Olson “Jim Pearce is in possession of a special type of “triple threat.” I don’t know if he can dance or act. That’s not the kind I mean. What Pearce certainly can do is sing, play piano and write great music. He does plenty of each on his latest CD, Never Open with a Ballad. He and his band play in relaxed, straight -ahead jazz style. The songs (each tune on the CD is a Pearce original) are unique. Pearce has a clearly developed compositional style. The arrangements bring out the best from each composition. The musicians bring out the best from each arrangement. Never Open with a Ballad is seriously swingin’ CD that is infinitely worth a listen or two.” Jazz Improv Magazine/ Dave Miele “Jim Pearce reminds me somewhat of Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg, you see. Fans of both will enjoy this CD along with Mr. Pearce's fine piano playing.”The Jazz Rendezvous /Eric Alan ”This is Spectacular, great CD -- I already listened to it twice. what a great collection of tracks, musical skills and the surprise of Jim's vocals, quite an opener!! Again with the greatest pleasure will take this CD into extended airplay.” Joost Van Steen, Jazz & Blues Tour Radio - The Netherlands “Pearce's group is nearly flawless” All About Jazz / Michael Gladstone "Pearce is a full-bodied composer who can deftly write anything." C. Michael Bailey/ AllAbout Jazz “Jim is an extraordinarily talented musician and those skills are matched by his songwriting abilities. It is easy to see why he has earned many songwriting awards during his illustrious career. His stories and their imaginative lyrics create vivid images that one does not soon forget, or want to. And his piano riffs continue to play in your head long after his music stops.” Roots Music Report/ Brenda Barbee “Jazz composer/pianist Jim Pearce has assembled an impressive canon of songs showcasing his own creative composition prowess and dazzling technical gifts. The septet shines from the opening title track through the album’s closer, “One More Tomorrow.” He also delivers charming vocals on four tracks.” One Way Magazine “Thirty Year Waltz comforts like a caress.” “Muddy River Vamp peppers us with groove and carefully configured ensemble. This song and a few others will stop casual conversations. The complexity within provokes a deeper listen.” Jazz Improv Magazine / Gregory J. Robb “From the opening track, “Muddy River Vamp”, this one cooks! Herman Burney (b), Paul Fallat (d), Eric South (sax, fl), Ken Gregory (t) and pianist Jim Pearce play with a fervor that is energizing.” O's Place Jazz Newsletter