After leaving Poco, he signed a contract with Columbia Records as an independent producer.
His wife, Michaela, is an opera singer and a music teacher, who holds a master's degree in education.
Creator and owner of "The Songwriters' Performance Workshop", where he leads 7-day intensive workshops for songwriters and singers at resorts, retreats and hotels around the country.
While at Colton (CA.) High School in 1964, Jim had a band called "The Jesters.".
Appeared on the infomercial for "The Midnight Special - Legendary Performances" video collection. Also appearing are Kenny Loggins, Burt Sugarman and Donna Summer. (2006)