Jim Norris

Jim Norris grew up in music. He played a trumpet in grade school and continued playing throughout high school. He later formed a rock and roll band named Sea Dog that gained a good following and recorded several hit albums. Jim was also interested in publishing and worked in the magazine business before creating Canadian Musicians Magazine in 1979. Just a few months later he began the Canadian Music Trade Magazine, which has provided an important insight into the people, companies and products from Canada that have helped shape the global music market. Since that time Jim has been very innovative in publishing beginning in the early computer age and into Internet marketing.