EP 33 - Jim Kerwin

Jim Kerwin has played with David Grisman for over 30 years and is featured on all of Grisman’s Jerry Garcia recordings, which boast a unique acoustic setting, encompassing a myriad of musical genres. 

A San Francisco State University graduate with a performance degree in solo double bass, he spent several years touring Europe with an avant-garde jazz trio led by vibist Larry Blackshere. He has performed with bluegrass greats Red Allen and Del McCoury and has played at Carnegie Hall with Stephane Grappelli and YoYo Ma. Kerwin is featured on numerous recordings – including six Grammy nominees – from big band and bluegrass to jazz and latin.