Jim Kanas is an awarding winning jazz guitarist and American Roots Musician, multi-instrumentalist and educator who has been featured on WTTW11 and more. The Chicago Tribune calls Kanas, "a master". “Jim is a world class guitarist.... I knew right away he was a world class guitarist.”
Victor Wooten, Elgin College, April 12, 2008. "Jim Kanas is one of those all-around good guys and good musicians - lots of fun to work with, and I'm glad we got a chance to play together in Rockford!" Muriel Anderson. In Jim Kanas' playing Doc Watson peacefully coexists with Jim Pass. Creating a distinct personal style from such disparate influences isn't easyto do. Jim pulls it off with aplomb." Pat Donahue, a Prarie Home Companion. Jim plays as a soloist and in his group, "The Jim Kanas Trio".