UPCOMING EVENTS
The Alluvion || Traverse City, MI
November 9, 2024
In addition to visiting Interlochen Center for the Arts for masterclasses, Jim Walker will also be performing in concert with Interlochen’s Instructor of Flute, Nancy Stagnita.
“On Saturday, November 9, together with the great Jim Walker, we'll be spanning three hundred years of music and at least three genres, all on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We're breaking (musical) barriers and promoting unity right here at The Alluvion in Traverse City.
This dream I've had is coming to reality, thanks to Jeff Haas Music, Matt McCalpin, and everyone at The Alluvion. I hope you'll join us!
From The Alluvion:
Saturday Nov 9th is a show like no other! A story told, a trilogy.
Nancy Stagnitta, flutist will perform and collaborate in 3 different styles, all in one truly noteworthy evening that shows her unique genre-spanning talents with special guest Jim Walker.
The Classical Set
Nancy and Jim Walker will be accompanied by pianist Ya-Ju Chuang for classical works by Georg Telemann (arr. Sharon Sparrow and Jeff Zook), Henri Dutilleux, Francis Borne (arr. Jim Walker), and Mike Mower.
The Jazz Set
Nancy and Jim will play original tunes and some latin jazz alongside The Jeff Haas Trio featuring Jeff Haas Music on piano, Randy Scott Marsh on drums, and Jack Dryden on bass.
The Funk Set
Nancy and Jim will finish the night playing with the band Funky Uncle grooving on some tasty, soulful funk tunes.
Get your tickets for this shooting star of a show!”
November 17, 2024
Edmonton Winds, Myer Horowitz Theatre
University of Alberta, Canda
Pipe Dreams and Premieres will feature legendary flautist, Jim Walker performing a new arrangement of Edmonton composer, Allan Gilliland's 'Pipe Dreams'. The concert will also host several premieres, including two pieces composed by Edmonton Winds' band members: Joe Semple's 'The Banks of the Rideau'; and 'The Knight of the Sorrowful Face' by Sean Bumstead. 'The War of Wind and Stone' by Schubert Hernando, winner of the Edmonton Winds composition competition, will also be performed for the first time.
Walker will also be teaching masterclasses and clinics in the area on November 15th and 16th at MacEwen University in Edmonton and Mt. Royal University in Calgary. Co-sponsored by Long & McQuade and Burkart Flutes.
Jim Walker will perform at the YARDBIRD SUITE in Edmonton, Alb (Canada) on March 28, celebrating the release of his latest recording: “Pipe Dreams”. This is a recording featuring Jim playing Jazz Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo and Penny Whistle with the amazing MacEwen University Alumni Big Band. The recording includes 8 compositions, “Pipe Dreams” by Allan Gilliland being the main component of this “bucket list” dream project. Also included are original commissions by Gordon Goodwin and Don Menza, two original compositions by Jim, a lively jazz/funk gem by Mike Garson and two great charts by Bill Holman:: “Stella by Starlight” and “Cherokee”. Composer Allan Gilliland spear-headed this project/concept following Jim’s final performance at USC in 2021, where Allan’s wonderful wind ensemble arrangement of “Pipe Dreams” was performed . The recording sessions occurred in Edmonton in May of 2022.
For information on the concert:
https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/macewan-presents-pipe-dreams-featuring-flautist-jim-walker/