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Jim started playing the clarinet at the age of 8 under the tutelage
of the late Tony Zieminski. He then went on the saxophone and then the trumpet
with Happy Louie. Jim also dabbles a bit in concertina, although it is a devil
of an instrument. He has been playing in Polka bands for more than 25 years and
still enjoys playing and seeing the country. His love for the music is something
that will never end.
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Before performing with the Maestro’s
Men, Jim started with the Village Traveler’s, The Instrumentals, the Bay State IV and Jackie Libera’s Classix. He toured Poland with Happy Louie, performed with The Polka Country Musicians, Ray
Mitus, , The New England All-Stars, Marion Lush, Little Wally, The New Brass, Heavy Chicago, and Lenny Gomulka’s Chicago
Push.
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Instrumentals: Polka Crazy
Bay State IV: Polka Treasures
Salutes the Polka Stars
Who Could Ask For Anything More
Classix: Class of 93
Dennis
Polisky & Maestro's Men: Don't Stop The Music
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One of my Most Memorable Moments was being nominated for Trumpet
Player of the Year by the USPA. Also getting a chance to stand next to and play
for and with some of the finest musicians in the country, such as Eddie Blazonczyk, Lenny Gomulka, Little Wally, Jackie Libera,
Dennis Polisky, Happy Louie, Marion Lush and so many more. They are not only
excellent musicians but admirable people as well.
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