Jim Whitney: Jazz Musician in New York

About Jim Whitney

Jim Whitney is a jazz bassist heard in New York City clubs including Barbès, where he leads the group for *Jim Whitney’s Trip Around the Sun*. He has worked alongside guitarist Brad Shepik, keyboardist Bennett Paster, and drummer Rob Garcia, and his wider collaborations include David Grisman and Bill Frisell. Whitney’s playing favors steady time and attentive listening, anchoring ensembles without crowding the foreground. His sets tend to unfold like conversations, shaped by the room and the musicians at hand.