Not much information out there on the web about Mr. Conners, but the LP itself provides a few clues. This album, recorded in Ottawa in April 1980, features Jim Conners on fiddle, along with a great backup band: George McKay (drums), Merv Wilson (banjo and dobro), Bob Sally (bass), Bob Tierney (guitar) and Will Arsenault (guitar). The boys rip through a series of "fiddle favourites" including a nice working of Ned Landry's Hillbilly Calypso (a favourite around here at itcamefromcanada.com).

I did find this YouTube video, and I can safely bet that it's the same Big Jim Conners (I'm not sure how many fiddlers out there would have the same name).

Hillbilly Calypso
Maidens Prayer

Another copy of this LP was loaned to me by Bob Larsen of Manotick, Ontario, who has known Jim and Merv Wilson for decades. His copy has this amusing autograph that I thought we should share:

In case you have trouble reading this, it says From someone who knows nothing, to someone who knows less...

Update - December 10, 2009:

I received an email from Tom Conners, Big Jim's son, telling me that Big Jim passed away. Here's the note:

Jim Conners (yep Big Jim Conners) on youtube is my Dad
and Fiddle Park Favourites was his album.Sad to report that
Dad passed away on Nov 20 2009 in Bowmanville Ont.
I just happened upon your site today and was surprised
to see his album. He was still fiddlin in his 78 year.
He was taken down by pnemonia/lung complications.
 
I thought you may lik eto update your site.
 
as well..
 
http://www.backtothesugarcamp.com/C2.htm#connors