This 2009 release by Jim Donica showcases his considerable composing skills as well as top notch performances by some of New Yorks best Jazz musicians. This Quartet consists of Jim Donica-bass, Tim Horner-drums, Frank Kimbrough-piano, and Tim Armacost on woodwinds. This recording contains Donica's Suite for Change, which consists of three movements. Jim Donica's BioLos Angeles born and New York based jazz bassist Jim Donica has been playing professionally on the American and international music scenes for over 25 years. He has worked extensively with some of the world’s finest musical artists such as Maynard Ferguson, Joe Strummer, Ron Affif, Chita Rivera, and The David Becker Tribune. His performance credits include John Handy, Pete Christlieb, Peter Erskine, Tom Breckline, Clarence Penn, Cyrus Chestnut, Bruce Barth, Jim McNeeley, Luarence Marable, Vinny Calliuda, and Mike Cain. Jim has released two CD's on Apria over the last few years. The first being Stepping Up which includes Peter Erskine, Randy Brecker, Bruce Barth, Tim Armacost, and Justin Flynn. His newest release is the Jim Donica Quartet with Tim Horner, Frank Kimbrough and Tim Armacost.Jim co-leads with Pianist Eric Olsen, the jazz group called Urban Survival that showcases his composition skills as well as his instrumental artistry. Recently Jim could be found working at Fienstein’s in New York City in Chita Rivera’s critically acclaimed show “And Now I Sing”; playing a jazz cruise with guitar virtuoso Eric Wollman who split the bill with the great Rufus Reid and his trio; and headlining at Symphony Space. He fills out his calender working on Broadway shows such as “Charlie Brown,” and the Tony award winning “Ave Q”, As well as Chita Rivera's “The Dancers Life”. Jim has also studied with some of the finest musicians and teachers. Including David Baker, John Pattituchi, Ray Brown, Bunny Brunell, Rufus Reid, Gary Pratt, Ed Meares, Bruce Bransby, and Monte Budwig. Jim attended Cal State University Northridge 1981-1985. From 1985-1990, Jim stayed busy recording and touring with various artists including, David Becker Tribune and extensive tours with Joe Strummer and Maynard Ferguson. After receiving Scholarships to study with the great jazz educator, David Baker at Indiana University, in 1990 Jim returned to college to deepen his development as an artist and composer. In Indianapolis he was in demand as a freelancer and played in David Baker’s “21st Century Bebop Band.” Upon Completion of his studies in 1995, Jim made the big move to New York City where he has been refining his art and staying busy leading his own group, playing recording sessions, jazz gigs, fusion gigs and on Broadway.