Songs and Samples

Uncle Jim Theme (hip hop)
Funky As A Diaper (hip hop / rap)
Lonely Broccoli (blues)
The Smile In The Sky (pop)
I Am A Three Legged Dog (calliope waltz)
Rain Rain Rain (pop)
Tape (jazz)
Where's The Turkey (retro funk)
Schmoopie (a family romping polka!)
There's Nothing Like A Dog (jazz)
I Need a Bade Zimmer (nuevo tango)
I Don't Understand (jazz)

Some Nice Things People Have Said

'Funky as a Diaper' is a genuine hit with Kids across America on XM Satellite Radio. It's a clever, well-crafted, expertly-produced piece of music that also happens to be about babies, diapers... and rhythmic dancing. (Yeah, I know...) It's the kind of thing we've come to expect from our 'Uncle Jim'!
- Kenny Curtis,
Program Director/Au Pair via Satellite
XMKiDS
XM Satellite Radio

When I first played Jim Mayer's 'Funky As A Diaper' at my home, my two girls went crazy, dancing, getting dress-up clothes on, grooving to the tunes. All the songs have tremendous appeal to kids and adults alike. We can't get enough! When I played it at story time, I had more requests from parents for the title than any other CD I've ever played. Jim was even more appealing live, with the costumes and the interaction with the children. Davis-Kidd Booksellers can't wait to have him back.
- Sharla Mize,
Kids Events Coordinator
Davis-Kidd Booksellers

Today I played the entire CD to the 4th grade class. In addition to their high IQ's, there are lots of little musicians in this group. They went nuts! They said they were jumping on the website as soon as they got home. I may never stop singing these songs myself.
- Kathy Ruble
Educator

I just wanted to send you a little note to let you know how much the children liked your CD. I knew they were going to like it as soon as I played it because I saw shoulders moving, feet tapping, and heads bobbing. I played the CD initially while the children (4 and 5 yr. olds) were doing their projects at tables. Even when no music was playing I would often hear them singing 'Funky As A Diaper.'
- Marvanne Kouvaros, Teacher
Reading, PA

I bought your CD with the best of intentions of giving it away to a friend with small children. However, in the midst of listening to it, somehow I became attached. Ouch! So I will need to get a second CD for my friend.
- Carol

I was on my way home listening to Funky As A Diaper. I missed a road by about 10 miles because I got into it so much and was laughing so hard, I actually missed driving through a whole town. That CD is a stroke of genius. I can�t wait to share it with others.
- Pam Stroven
Augusta, GA

About Uncle Jim

Jim Mayer, aka Uncle Jim, is an award-winning children's music performer who has been playing children's music since 2002. The term "Uncle Jim" is not a figurative one; Jim has twenty nieces and nephews and he knows what kids like!

A quick peek behind the talent and creativity of Uncle Jim reveals why he was voted Best New XM Kids Artist in the XM Nation Awards 2005. Jim’s talent shines on both electric and upright acoustic bass, playing with performers ranging from jazz legend Mose Allison to James Taylor to Ringo Starr. As a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band since 1989, Mayer has been writing, recording and performing worldwide with Buffett.

In addition to appearing on numerous television shows, some of Mayer's career highlights have been: touring with and opening for The Moody Blues and Chicago as a member of PM (1989), performing as a Coral Reefer band member at President Clinton's Inauguration (1992) and President Clinton's White House Birthday Celebration (1995), performing with Joni Mitchell in a benefit for the New Orleans Homeless (1994), performing with Robert Greenidge, Michael Utley and Grammy winning artist Ralph MacDonald at the Trinidad-Tabago Jazz Festival (1996), and being featured on the XM Kids Rumpus Room Concert Series.

Mayer has played on over thirty studio recordings. Some recent recording credits include upcoming CD releases from Little Feat, JD Souther and Annie Sellick. And in his spare time, (spare time, what's that?) he's engineered and produced eleven CDs in addition to his own.

Mayer's first children's CD, Uncle Jim – Funky As A Diaper (Mailboat Records) reached #1 on XM KiDS Radio (twice!) and is the recipient of an iParenting "Hot Product" Media Award and a Children's Music Web Award.

All of the material on Funky As A Diaper has been child tested and some of the songs have even been co-written with Jim’s nieces and nephews. Joining Uncle Jim on Funky are former Arrested Development singer Nadirah Shakoor, Grammy award-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, as well as fellow Coral Reefer band members, creating richly textured music that's designed for adults as well.

Mayer resides in Nashville where he recently completed his second Uncle Jim project, a CD entitled, Let There Be Fun,. He loves dogs, climbing trees, and chunky peanut butter.

News and Reviews

Awards

Best New XM Kids Artist (XMKids Radio XM116)

iParenting Media HOT PRODUCT Award

Children's Music Web Award - BEST SONG for Preschoolers ("Tape")

#1 on XM Kids Radio Weekly Report Card (twice) - In rotation 36 weeks!