This web site is about my father, Jim Wilson, and the music he loves to play and listen to.
He first began taking lessons at 8 yrs. of age, and continues to play both the piano and organ at various events. He has a CD, "The Jim Wilson Sessions", which
includes a great variety of music. Here is some information about his background:
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Jim Wilson received his undergraduate degree in music from the University of Chattanooga, following which he served on the music faculty at Tennessee
Wesleyan College, filling summers as solo performer in upstate New York venues. His graduate degree, in real estate and business, is from Florida State University
where he also did advanced studies in piano and composition.
Upon returning to Chattanooga, he entered the real estate business where he continues as an affiliate broker.
Jim has been involved in all aspects of the local music scene. Besides his work with the CSO (Chattanooga Symphony & Orchestra), he serves as Music Director for the Chattanooga Cotton
Ball and church musician - several years as organist and choral director at a local church - and currently pianist at First Presbyterian Church. As leader of the Chattanooga
Jazz Quartet and solo performer, he performs for all types of special events from weddings, conventions, receptions and an endless variety of special occasions.
As accompanist, he toured throughout the United Kingdom, The Caribbean, New Zealand, Moscow, and major cities of Australia, including
the Sydney Opera House.
A former board member of the Opera Association, he is currently on the board of the Chattanooga Musicians Union. |