photo credit: Stuart Lowe

Guitarist, composer and educator James Brown has been a long time staple on the Canadian jazz scene. His set list features critically acclaimed original tunes by Brown along with tasty standards and not so standard tunes by Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the Beatles. James’ most recent recording Song Within the Story was released in 2022 (NGP Records) and features Clark Johnston, Anthony Michelli and Mike Murley.              James Brown is one of Canada’s most talented and versatile musicians. A a guitarist, composer and educator, he has produced four acclaimed recordings of original music.  Marrying his extensive background in classical performing and composing with jazz, he has created a unique musical space for himself.  He has performed with many leading artists and ensembles including The Toronto Symphony Orchestra  Sound Streams Canada and Can Stage. His recent full scale composition  “The Mosley Street Suite” was premiered  at Koerner Hall  in August 2021 and his fourth studio album “Song Within the Story”, (featuring Clark Johnston, Anthony Michelli and Mike Murley) was released on NGP records in March of 2022. Other recordings have featured Don Thompson, Quinsin Nachoff,  Jim Vivian,  Andrew Downing and Ernie Tollar.

Personnel:

James Brown   guitar/compositions

Clark Johnston   bass

Anthony Michelli   drums

Checkout:

“I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” live at The Rex    “Alyster and I” live at Koerner Hall  

“Chalet Music” live at Koerner Hall

Learn more here: https://www.jamesbrown.ca/