Gigs at a Glance

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There seems no limit to the range of Cooper's moods and themes... from bop to bossa nova." ” - Nancy Lee

— Cleveland Jazz Report

Cooper is not just a strong soloist, but an accomplished bandleader as well...he played with a degree of subtlety and craft one does not often encounter in the work of performers far better known than he." ” - Howard Reich

— Chicago Tribune

“...a very good player of standards and originals...deserving wider recognition.” - Michael Nastos

— All Music Guide

...a warm vibist who goes for the heart...”

— Jazz Times

Cooper never missed a note, and never mind he plays traditional two-mallet stye.  The man is as smooth on the vibraphone as a baby's hand in the breeze.” - Bob Saar

— The Burlington Hawk Eye

 “When the mallets are in the hands of the exceptionally talented Jim Cooper, it’s an extraordinary and inspired performance vs. the mere ordinary! A wonderful diversion from the standard jazz trio fare, the vibraphone added a rich, yet ethereal nuance to a fine evening of “mallet” jazz!” - Mark Kahny

— Grand Rapids Jazz Society Newsletter