This is our cache of the profile last indexed on Friday, March 14, 2008. Visit MySpace for updated profile. MySpaceProfiles.org is a search engine that indexes publicly available profile information from MySpace for convenient searching and display. If you are the author of this profile and do not wish to display it here please click here.
 Gordon James's Profile |
|
Gordon James |
|
| Location: | MIDDLESEX, New Jersey |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Mar 13, 2008 (212 days back) |
About Me |
|
Composer, flugelhornist and trumpeter Gordon James, is a seasoned performer and bandleader. James has a unique style of music projecting a special appeal to the listener, blending the worlds of Jazz, Latin, R&B, Pop and hip hop music. James states, "my music is both funky and lyrical; the arrangements are hip and polished and the flugelhorn and muted trumpet are perfect for conveying the passion of my compositions". A graduate of The Interlochen Arts Academy and The Hartt College Of Music, Mr. James has gone on to study and perform with such artists as trumpeter Ted Curson, a Charles Mingus alumni, saxophonist Eric Kloss, Johnny Guitar Watson, Chuck Loeb, Bob Baldwin, James Lloyd, Gil Parris, Josh Dion, cellist David Darling and saxophonist Paul Winter. In 1995 Gordon James released his first CD "Candlelight Love." The CD features world renowned guitarist Vic Juris in a rare contemporary jazz setting and percussionist Manolo Badrena of Weather Report and Spyro Gyra. "Candlelight Love received much attention here in the US and in England. Jonathan Widran of Jazziz Magazine said of the album, "James knows how to whip his band into exotic colors and stirs up some highly amiable cool craziness." Gordon's second CD received rave reviews and gained attention in the US, Europe, South America and Australia. His original track "Shades of Brown" has been included on the Jan. 2000 compilation CD for Jazz fm, London's premiere smooth jazz station. Fred Scott of Contemporary Jazz.com states, "this recording is bursting with hip grooves and funky cadences and Jame's versatility on his instrument is brilliant. His talent should be discovered by the world." The CD features keyboardist James Lloyd from the acclaimed jazz group Pieces of a Dream and offers a colorful set that crosses many musical boundaries and should appeal to a wide audience. Mr. James went on to release the beautiful and mellow "After Hours" CD which featured such notables as Chuck Loeb and Slide Hampton. Most recently he has teamed up with producers James Lloyd and Bob Baldwin for his fourth CD "In Joy" which will be released later in 2007. In 1995 James formed the Gordon James Band which has appeared with some of contemporary jazz's greatest. Opening for such artists as Roy Ayres, Angela Bofill, Bobby Caldwell, Alex Bugnon, Pieces of A Dream, Chuck Loeb, Cassandra Wilson and others - Gordon James is being recognized as an exciting new talent. The band has worked such venues as The Newark Jazz Festival, Asbury Park Jazz Fest, Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, Bethlehem Musikfest, Red Bank Jazz In The Park, Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, The Original Cool Cruise and has also appeared on the NJ Network and done shows for Suburban, Monmouth and Comcast Cablevisions. Most recently James and group performed at the Jazz Masters on the Bay festival in Norfolk, VA with Pieces of a Dream, Marcus Johnson, Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb and Phil Perry. Gordon was not only a huge hit with his group but also performed two songs with Bob Baldwin and Chuck Loeb on their set. The intriguing sounds of Gordon James are a refreshing addition to the world of contemporary jazz. He is definitely ready to break out here in the 21st century. |
|
My Interests |
|
Music:Member Since: 8/31/2007Band Website: gjames.com Band Members: Gordon James would like to invite you to download a FREE SONG! New Album "IN JOY" available now at www.gjames.com Also available now at www.CDBaby.com Influences: Sounds Like: Here's the buzz on Gordon James from the press, internet and radio…. "There are not too many smooth jazz trumpeters in this industry. Rick Braun and Chris Botti are having superb success within the market. Well guys, make room for one more: Gordon James is a break from the pack by combining the musical worlds of Soul, Acid Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, Pop and Jazz. Gordon James talent should be discovered by the world." - Fred Scott - Contemporary Jazz.com "James blows a mean trumpet and is highly recommended. One of his strengths is knowing which songs to cover." - Brian Soergel - SmoothVibes.com "It's a wild ride from beginning to end, and the high energy Gordon brings to his phrasing pulls it all together." - Jazzman Online "Trumpeter Gordon James has a mellow sound that, when muted is reminiscent of Miles Davis in the late 1980's. James has created a set of jazz-influenced music that is accessible, contemporary and not without its unpredictable moments. It's a colorful set that crosses many musical boundaries and should appeal to a wide audience." - Scott Yanow from the Jazz Heritage Review "James knows how to whip his band into exotic colors and stirs up some highly amiable cool craziness." - Jonathan Widran - Jazziz Magazine Type of Label: Indie |
|
My Background and Lifestyle |
|
| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Nu-Jazz) |
My Friends |
|
|
Kim -Beyond One Entertainment, Jazz on the Green, JazzMonthly, Native Language Music, Detroit JazzStage, Dr Groove & Professor Smooth, Andrew Neu, Alan Hewitt, Smooth Jazz 104.3 Denver, Josh Dion Band, Gary Foote, Nick Rolfe, mike griot, Willard Dyson, MAYA AZUCENA, WALTER BEASLEY, Kirk Whalum, Skoota Warner, gregory m. jones, Dennis, Tammy Greene - GEG Events, Paul Brown, Ron Brown, gerey, Lo-Jazz Records, Inc., Ron Thompson, Karl Latham, Steve Williams, Main Gazane, Lauren Hooker, tricia woods, Jeanie Bryson, Vana, Alisa Ohri, Sonorama Records, Le Mondial, Nello D’Anna, LaTonya (Tonya) Reed, Soulchoonz.com, ViBeJays, Michael Manson, Tyrone, Elle, Michael Massaro, Sydne, Zhanna Zabolotskaia, June, coffeemateKimberley, Cheri Oliver, Sharon, TÓ BRAVO, Thomas Berglund, Heart, MIRKO FAIT, MR. RHYTHM, OpulentLady, Alphonso Archer, Maria (music is my lover), Bluemystic, Daryl's Music Space, Bo Shannon Support, leandro chiussi, jmusiz, Carl Fischer, MarcAngel, Keyzz, Arusha, Olia Tira, Annie, Classic Beauty, Mr. G-> Gilbert Sanchez, DIANA, Belinda, The Reiki Master, Kran Tsunami's Bassman, Simple Groove NJ, G8RL, T, Eric Bostelman, Soron Cabaret Records, Vanja Santos, Still Henry, Dee
Gordon James has 4,791 friends (82 shown). Click here to add Gordon James as a friend. |
|
Tags |
|
|
Gordon James's profile has been tagged with the following keywords. Click a tag to search for profiles with the same tags. interlochen arts academy, smooth jazz station, hartt college, johnny guitar watson, vic juris, ted curson, gil parris, hip hop music, eric kloss, chuck loeb, charles mingus, bob baldwin, james lloyd, hip grooves, david darling, baldwin james, middlesex new jersey, musical boundaries, shades of brown, james music |
|
