James Kirk

Bassist James Kirk was born in New York’s Hudson Valley and spent his formative years studying piano, violin, and later, bass guitar and double bass. Moving to Los Angeles, James attended the Musician’s Institute, studying with Putter Smith and Todd Johnson, and later worked with artists including Randy Weeks (Can’t Let Go), Rick Monroe, Bleeding Harp, The Secret Burlesque Show, and numerous others. Since relocating back East, James has been active in the greater Hudson Valley scene, where he currently plays with Woodstock-based songwriter Marc Delgado and Nite-Time NYC.  

“Music has taken me on the most incredible journey and has been a vehicle for personal growth. To be a musician is to always be a student; it is a journey with no end, no true mastery, as there is always more to know.”