Bay Area pianist and composer, Jim Hudak specializes in a dramatic, emotional sound that he calls "just the right mixture of melody, harmony, and integrity," mingling classical, pop, and jazz styles with unpredictable transitions and quirky mood changes. An exceptional musician, Jim complements his compelling originals with a knack for choosing top-quality songs from unique and diverse sources.

Tonight, Jim spotlights pieces from Bridging Textures, his recently released fifth CD of piano-based original instrumental music, which was produced by Windham Hill Records founder, Will Ackerman. In addition to giving the Freight's grand piano a run for its money, Jim is promising to further spice up the show with some guitar and vocal pieces, not to mention some surprise special guests.