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Award-winning and innovative cross-genre performances

James has performed and arranged for a multitude of professional ensembles and businesses from contemporary classical to jazz, afrobeat and everything in-between. A professional trombonist, pianist, tuba player and trumpeter, his playing and arranging features on Netflix's 'Sex Education' show in season 3 and many albums and singles seen below. 

To name a few of the ensembles James regularly performs with:

  • AGBEKO: www.agbeko.co.uk

  • BLUEPRINT - His own fusion ensemble

  • The 7:45s

  • The Tunday Aktinan Collective

  • Nigel Grice Collective

  • The Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra

  • Dulwich Symphony Orchestra

  • Mancheska

In the past, James has also recorded and

performed with:

  • The Bethlehem Casuals

  • The Manchester University Big Band

  • Guernsey Symphony Orchestra

  • Rogue Noodle

Have a listen to my recordings and

performances on these eclectic links:

Get in touch HERE to hire James for session recording or performance.

Backing Tracks  

Performer

And here's a collection of jazz backing tracks, created by myself and double bassist Sirio Canós Donnay. Get practicing those scales and licks right here:

Backing Tracks with James

Backing Tracks with James

Backing Tracks with James
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In A Sentimental Mood - Backing Track C/Eb/Bb

In A Sentimental Mood - Backing Track C/Eb/Bb

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Satin Doll - backing track

Satin Doll - backing track

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All the things you are backing track

All the things you are backing track

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'Footprints' backing track C/Bb/Eb transposition

'Footprints' backing track C/Bb/Eb transposition

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Softly As In A Morning Sunrise Backing Track C/Bb/Eb

Softly As In A Morning Sunrise Backing Track C/Bb/Eb

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Dear Old Stockholm Backing Track C/Bb/Eb

Dear Old Stockholm Backing Track C/Bb/Eb

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