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8 tracks | 38 minutes
Released Aug 2000
on Guitorn Records
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smooth jazz with an afro/latin edge.
Bio / Background
LANCE JAMES PRODUCTIONS
Lance “Kamau” James [pronounced Kah-MAH-oo], Swahili for Musical Warrior, has had an extensive and successful career in the music business as bandleader, performer, composer and manager. He has performed with several bands, including the very popular group People of Goodwill. www.peopleofgoodwill.com
Among Lance’s many compositions his reggae version of Billie Jean is what put him on the map (vocals Bernard Jackson, formerly of Surface Sony Records). Other noted hits Calypso Caliente , Follow The Leader , and Sunrise (Sunset) round out his most successful achievements.
The Lance James Project consists of Calypso Caliente - Duo,Trio, or Quartet with keyboard, steel pans, and congas - and the Lance James Project which includes: Nick Longo and Charles Evans, drums; Dave Smith, bass; George Sovak and Dave Davis, sax and flute; Winston Fischer, guitar; James Walker, steel pans/vibes www.malletjazz.
↓ more ↓com ; and Dwight Baldwin, signed artist with Latin Percussion.
Lance delivers his version of smooth jazz with a cutting edge” with his CD Friends and Strangers which is sold in the Northeast at Tower Records. Giving praises to the ancestors made for a truly spiritual experience while producing this noted album. So turn off the lights, light a candle, put on Friends and Strangers , and the rest is up to you.
Lance is also a renowned drum teacher. He teaches the art and method of performing on the African drum called, DJEMBE. He has taught over 2,000 students during the last four years and continues to work with adults and children at schools, museums, libraries, and community organizations. His most significant educational programs are at the New Britain Museum of American Art [NBMAA] in New Britain, Connecticut and the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown, Connecticut.
At NBMAA, Lance provides instruction on djembe drumming and also performs with Calypso Caliente. For information on Djembe drumming and how to sign up for classes, call Maura
O’Shea at 860.229.0257 ext.27. www.nbmaa.org
Lance directs choral, jazz ensemble, and African drumming programs at the Green Street Arts Center. 860-685-7871 www.greenstreetartscenter.org
Please check radio station WTCC 90.7 FM, Springfield, Ma. or go online for info. WTCC is playing a couple of songs from my up and coming CD-"TAKE TIME OUT". Please request the title, Take Time Out and James' Bop.
Lance “Kamau” James can be reached at lcjames66@hotmail.com
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2007:
Jan.19th., The Russell (downtown Hartford, Ct), 7-11 PM
Jan.20th., Greenstreet Art Center, Middletown, CT, do
Jan.20th., Convention Center Hartford, Ct, 11:30-12:30 PM
Feb.16th., UptownVibz 8:30-11:00 PM , Hartford, Ct. call 214.0991 for more info.
Apr. 9th. Drum Session, Greenstreet Art Center-Middletown, Ct. 860.685.7871
Apr. 26th. The Hartford Insurance, Art Council fund raiser
APR. 30th. Hartford, Ct, Trumbull St., Prudential
May 5th. Old Saybrook, Ct., 2-4 PM
May 10th.-Mystic Marriott, Groton, Ct., 5:30-6:30 PM
May 17th.-Bond Hotel ballroom, Salvation Army/Arts Council function
May 22nd.-LIMRA, Windsor, Ct.
May 25th.- Essex, Ct. 5:30 PM
June 6th.-North Utilities, Newington, CT
June 19th. The Hartford Juneteenth Celebration, 860.547.5793 (Jennifer)
June 23rd. Greenstreet drum circle call 860.685.7871
July 7th.-Brookfield, Ct.
July 28th.-Cedar Island Marina 12:30-4:30 PM
If you any questions please write to my email address; lcjames66@hotmail.com.
Thank you.
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