Who is the Director of Camp Jam Pittsburgh?

Who is the Director of Camp Jam Pittsburgh?

Jim Dispirito

Camp Jam Pittsburgh Director

As the percussionist for the band Rusted Root from 1993-2001, Jim helped define the great rhythm sound that would propel the band to gold and platinum sales. In addition to hundreds of live concerts and numerous television and radio performances, Jim and the band have recorded a number of major label releases, including the bands definitive recording effort WHEN I WOKE.

Touring extensively throughout the US, Canada and the UK, Jim has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as Santana, the Dave Mathews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Robert Plant & Jimmy Page, Jewel, Joan Osborne, Sheryl Crow ... to name just a few.

Jim is a three-time Emmy Award nominee for his music for television, and has composed music for independent and IMAX films. Jim continues to compose music for film and television and is an active session musician, performing regularly on many recording projects.

Jim also continues to perform in a number of ensembles, from the singer/songwriter genre to world-music-fusion groups. Jim, his wife Carol, their 6-year-old son, and an insane dog make their home in Pennsylvania.

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