PANGAEA - The Global Collective
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"This collection of covers of material from the 1970s and 80s by Ingrid James and The Global Collective is no nostalgic, sound-alike trip down memory lane. Nor is it an attempt to cash in on the musical flavour-of-the-month with squeaky adolescent vocals or rapping. It is a set of musically intelligent arrangements by trumpeter Paul Armstrong and multi-instrumentalist Todd Harrison performed by artists from quite literally around the world. The music draws together influences from South and Central America, jazz, bluegrass, folk and popular music. Such a project is only made possible (with a budget in the hundreds of thousands) through the advent of 21st century digital technology, and we are the luckier for it....Ingrid James' extraordinary range is showcased as her voice is variously warm and engaged, cool or contemplative, clear, or soft and hushed. Her diction is flawless...
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REUNION - by Trudy Kerr & Ingrid James
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Two Australian jazz singers Ingrid James and Trudy Kerr, who formerly sang together in Brisbane 20 years ago - One moved to London in the 90's, studied at Guildhall and now has 9 recordings to date on the Jazzizit label (Trudy) and hailed as 'one of the UK's most polished singers' by The Times - the other, Ingrid, an Award - winning jazz vocalist and educator in Queensland described by Sydney Morning Herald as a "fearless and gifted Jazz singer", stayed in Brisbane, studied at The Queensland Conservatorium of Music and has 6 recordings to date. A "REUNION" album was a long, cherished ambition for the 2 jazz singers based on opposite sides of the planet and finally it was realised with a recording made over 2 days in London in July 2009.
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CIRCUMFLEX - by Ingrid James & John Reeves
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Award-winning jazz singer Ingrid James and UK pianist John Reeves have recorded a duo album of contemporary and classic standards as well as material from the Beatles to the Beach Boys. The approach to much of the recording was inspired by 'live' performances where so often trying something for the first time delivers a unique arrangement and special qualities. They work as an organic unit, weaving melodies, textures and rhythms to express a personal interpretation of these songs and the endless possibilities they present. Circumflex is a stunning vocal and piano duo album full of live energy, warmth and deep emotion.
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PORTRAIT - by Ingrid James & Louise Denson
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Jazz vocalist Ingrid James and pianist Louise Denson explore innovative ideas and themes, captured vividly in an album they hope will resonate with audiences around the world. "Portrait" is their story.
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ESSENCE - by Ingrid James
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The popular and award winning jazz singer from Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia, has taken a new approach with this stunning new CD of Jazz favourites aimed squarely at a 21 st Century audience.
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