Jim Wilde

Jim Wilde is a jazz guitarist, bandleader and teacher based in Garberville, in Southern Humboldt County. He has spent decades performing across the North Coast, offering everything from solo guitar to small combos for clubs, weddings and community events. He leads the jazz ensemble Route 66 with vocalist Joani Rose and percussionist Michael Curran, drawing on jazz standards, swing, bossa nova and Latin rhythms. His playing is warm and story-rich, built for intimate rooms and relaxed audiences.