James Wisniewski, multi-instrumentalist, composer, recording artist, delivers multi-dimensional music suitable as enhancement for the healing arts, including yoga, massage therapy and meditation. Be it on flute, piano, guitar or any of a variety of instruments with which he participates, listeners around the world agree that his music is truly magical.
Hailing from the recording mecca of Muscle Shoals, Ala. and spending much of his time in NYC and Nashville, Wisniewski has had the privledge to study with Great Masters such as the renowned Flutist Julius Baker, has shared billings with such greats as Ornette Coleman, Herbie Mann, and spends much of his time visiting ancient sites for inspiration to bring back to his growing audience.
In a diverse career spanning into its third decade with dozens of recordings, Wisniewski strives to break new ground with each venture. His latest creations echo of ancient musicians and vibrations of the present, blending Oriental, Indian, Native and South American sounds that flow naturally and progressively from one phrase to the next.
His performances can be found at Healing Arts centers, Universities, Churches, Schools and Festivals throughout the world.
Music is a sacred gift that we must nourish and respect. It has the power to heal the sick, bring joy to the grieving and to challenge our emotions. As an artist, I feel that it is my responsibility to hone my craft to its highest ability so that when the time comes for the music to reveal itself, I become the ideal vehicle for the sounds to evolve.
For children and elderly alike, music provides a communication to an aspect of life beyond our normal realm; it has the ability to break down barriers of language, religious beliefs and class systems. Through music we are all joined as equal participants in this solar system.


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