Jim Starr has been singing and playing musical instruments since he was five years old.   Born in Texas and raised in Los Angeles he formed his first musical group after high school and through the years, has performed at many exclusive Hotels and Country Clubs in the Los Angeles area.  He always performed classic, “Las Vegas Style”.

 

When Jim joined the Los Angeles Police Department, the Chief of Police saw an opportunity to put Jim’s musical talents to work as a spokesperson for the Police Department and a representative for community relations, which involved performing for elementary schools throughout Los Angeles teaching children safety through music.  Jim became known as “The Singing Cop” and went on to appear on national television shows and perform at the Hollywood Bowl.   Jim has shared the stage with many Stars, including Sammy Davis Jr. Glen Campbell, Bernadette Peters, Freddy Fender and Dinah Shore.  He also became the Vocalist of the Los Angeles Police Concert Band, “The Official Band of the City of Los Angeles”, and the LAPD Swing Band. (www.lasown.com)

 

After retiring from LAPD, Jim continued his musical career and has performed for events around the world – one of his favorites being for the King of Sweden.  Jim continues to perform, make personal appearances, as well as write and produce music for radio and television commercials.  He has produced children’s television shows, documentaries, and many live musical events across the Nation.