"Jim Averitt's first CD, New Day, released in 1994 was an environmentally themed collection that raised funds for the National Audubon Society. Featuring original Santana drummer Michael Shrieve, it hinted at the musicians who hang out with the guitarist.

Averitt has jammed with many artists of Shrieve's caliber along the way - Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Van Morrrison and Steve Winwood, etc. - leading to his inclusion on a compilation CD to raise funds for music therapy (Star Jasmine). His CD, Mostly Live, includes vocals and a co-writing credit on one track by Jane Fonda.

How did he get Jane Fonda on there? Fans of his songs "Driving the Boss's Car" or "Ranch Hand Blues" may have already figured out that Averitt is an employee on Ted Turner's ranch.

His forth CD, Sirocco, is arguably his best collection yet. The combination of Averitt's songwriting and world-class bassist Randy Tico's production yields a sound somewhere between James Taylor and the Little River Band. "Fine Sounding Samba" and the title track really showcase high-caliber musicianship.

The musicians backing him this time around may not be household names, but they are major players. Randy Tico has appeared as a guest artists/teacher at the Bozeman Bass Bash. Guitarist Jeff Pevar is is an accomplished session player who has recorded and toured with the likes of Jackson Browne, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, James Taylor and now, Jim Averitt. Percussionist Kevin Winard was playing drums with the Captain and Tennille at age 20.

While Averitt may rub elbows with the rich and famous, he's just a regular guy around his hometown Bozeman. That's where you can find copies of his CDs at Cactus Records and Hastings." - State of the Arts, About Music, May/June 2005