Childrenʼs Entertainer, Bassist, Vocalist, Composer, Producer
Jim Mayer is an award-winning children's music performer in addition to being a renowned bass
player for the legendary Jimmy Buffettʼs Coral Reefer Band among others.
As Uncle Jim:
Childrenʼs music has been at the forefront of Jimʼs artistry for nearly a decade. In front of the kids
Jim Mayer turns into "Uncle Jim," which is a fitting name because he has twenty nieces and
nephews. Jim has been a frequent guest on national kidʼs radio shows, and his live performances
and workshops are in demand all over the United States.
Albums:
FUNKY AS A DIAPER, (Mailboat Records, 2003):
Number 1 on XM Kidʼs radio. Features former Arrested Development singer Nadirah Shakoor,
Grammy award-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones), as well as
fellow Coral Reefer band members
LET THERE BE FUN, (Mailboat Records, 2007):
Features his 2nd Sirius/XM Kidʼs number 1 song, “Iʼve Got A Butt” as well as upgraded production
and more celebrity musical guests.
Awards:
XM Nation Awards 2005: Best New Kids Artist
#1 on XM KiDS Radio, (Twice 2004/2007)
Children's Music Web Award
iParenting Media "Hot Product" Award
Jim Mayer - On Bass:
Jim has vast experience in multiple genres as well as on several instruments in the bass family
including upright, electric (4,5 and 6 string) and acoustic. His career as a sideman has taken him to
concert venues and recording studios around the globe.
PERFORMANCE/RECORDING ARTIST CREDITS (selected):
JIMMY BUFFETT AND THE CORAL REEFER BAND (1989-present, 26 ALBUMS)
RINGO STARR
J.D. SOUTHER
PM (Warner Bros, founding member)
ALAN JACKSON!
KENNY CHESNEY
LITTLE FEAT
JONI MITCHELL
MOSE ALLISON
JAMES MOODY
BELA FLECK
RALPH MCDONALD
MAC MCANALLY
PETER MAYER GROUP ETC…
PERFORMANCE EVENT CREDITS (selected):
THE INAUGERATION OF PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
PRESIDENT CLINTONʼS WHITE HOUSE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO
THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
THE TODAY SHOW
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
TRINIDAD TOBAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL ETC…
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