JIM WALKER - FLUTIST
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Photo Gallery

Below are a wide variety of photos from throughout Jim's life as a flutist. Find more photos and videos in the pages linked below!

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Family Photos

Brother Tom Walker

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Videos
I was very fortunate to work with Maestro Zubin Mehta. 
 (this photo from 1978)
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Sharing a laugh with the amazing Simon Rattle (visiting LA with the Berlin Phil - 2009)
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Jim having a chat with Simon Rattle. Fond memories of the LA Phil in the 1980's.
Reliving my "Flute Repairman" days replacing a spring in Emmanuel Pahud's broken D#.
​(Music Academy of the West - 2016)   Tim Day looking on with amusement.....
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PictureSir James and Mr. James preparing for the International Flute Masterclass in Weggis, Switzerland
Some fun times with Sir James Galway - Weggis, Switzerland July, 2013

PictureJeanne Baxstressor and Jim at The Music Academy of the West - June, 2012
Jeanne Baxstresser is the
​Classiest Flutist ever!!
I love her!

Three Photos from my college days at the University of Louisville.
 I played lead alto sax in the "Stardusters", led by Don Kreckel (bari sax player).
(I did play flute occasionally)
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Hanging out with Marcel Moyse at a "flute party" in my home in the late 1970's.
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JW hangin out with Marcel Moyse c. 1981
JW trying to encourage singing, shouting, emoting and communicating!!
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Masterclass in Slovenia - you don't want to hear me singing - the visual is all that counts!
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JW imitating a tired, old orchestral cellist grinding away with a "wobbly vibrato".
Jim LOVES to play piccolo - especially when improvising!
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Jim Walker on Piccolo in Slovenia - May 20, 2012
Photos of a much younger Jim recording and performing.
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Jim in the 90's - always has a flute in hand......
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Youngish Jim in Sofia, Bulgaria - c. 1981
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Flutists at USC Flute Festival (c. 1993) NIkola Atanasov, Matias Ziegler, JW & David Shostac
PictureFree Flight live at Bon Appetit in Westwood, CA - 1987 Jim with the infamous Candy-Cane Bass Flute and Reggie Hamilton on Bass. Mike Garson on Piano.
  1.        Good Ole Days of Free Flight playing in Westwood. Reggie Hamilton playing bass with his teeth and Jim making the
  2.  "candy cane bass flute" rock!

Fond memories of the Pittsburgh Symphony tour of Japan (1973).  
​Bernie Goldberg, Ethan Stang and JW following an evening of good times.
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Jim on tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in 1972 with Bernie Goldberg (3rd from rt), Ethan Stang (3rd from left) and the Flutists of the Osaka Philharmonic.
Performing Mozart Flute & Harp Concerto with Nicanor Zabaleta
​(Michael Tilson-Thomas, Conductor)  (LA Phil - 1980)
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JW with Nicanor Zabeleta before Mozart Fl & Harp concerto performance with Michael Tilson Thomas and The LA Phil
Free Flight perform in Thayer Hall (Colburn School) for  BTMC 2012.
​ (Mike Garson-piano, Nate Light on bass and Andrew Boyle on drums)
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Free Fight at The Colburn School - May 2, 2012 Jim Walker - Flute, Mike Garson - Piano, Nathan Light - Bass, Andrew Boyle - Drums
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Cousin CJ Walker caught this performance in Florida.
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Mike Garson and Jim Clowning for a Magazine Photo.
Enjoying a moment with Gergely Ittzes - Slovenia (2012)
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JW with Gergely Ittzes in Slovenia - June, 2012
PictureJim playing for Central City High School graduation - 1962
Playing for HS graduation
​ 1962 (Central City, KY)

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  • About Jim
    • Jim Walker Biography
    • Videos
    • We Are One
    • Free Flight >
      • Free Flight Videos & Links
      • Free Flight Photos
    • Recordings
    • Motion Picture Recording
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Beyond the Masterclass
    • Past Events
  • Study with Jim
    • USC
    • Colburn
    • Online Lessons
    • Private Lessons
    • Former Students
  • Store
  • Contact
  • Articles
    • Harold Bennett - Amazing Teacher/Mentor
    • Why play the piccolo
    • Flute Playing for Woodwind Doublers
    • Sessions (Freelance business)
    • Improvisation (not just jazz)
    • Advice for Flutists (flute tips)
  • Gallery
    • BTMC Photos
    • Family Photos >
      • Brother Tom Walker
    • Flute Gallery