REUNION - by Trudy Kerr & Ingrid James


Australian National Release July 2010 Planet Distribution

UK Release September 2010 Jazzizit Records: Cat No. JITCD1054
Distributor: Proper Digital: IODA (UK)
Australian Distributor: The Planet Company

Personnel :
 Ingrid James - Vocals
Trudy Kerr - Vocals
Geoff Gascoyne - acoustic bass
Tom Cawley - piano
Seb de Krom - drums

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. With a superb UK rhythm section Tom Cawley (piano), Geoff, Gascoyne (bass) & Seb de Krom(drums), Anita Wardell says:


"Reunion" brings vocalists Trudy Kerr and Ingrid James together, displaying an exceptional balance of interpretation and musicianship.

They deliver an eclectic selection of jazz, Latin and folk songs by composers such as Chick Corea, Bob Dorough, Baden Powell and Carole King. With a fresh approach, they bring new life to the songs and sing together, as a duet should be sung yet each of them having room to shine.

"A CD you'll want to revisit again and again. I love it!" - Anita Wardell

Songs :
1. This Could be the Start of Something Big
2. Baby You Should Know it
3. You're Everything
4. Soft Shoe
5. A Little Crazy
6. Girl Talk
7. Finding Beauty
8. Dancing on the Ceiling
9. Way over Yonder /So Far Away
10. Cry No More
11. When My Anger Starts to Cry
12. Art Deco
13. Waltzing Matilda

CIRCUMFLEX - by Ingrid James & John Reeves


Released nationally by Newmarket Music in Feb 2009

This CD is available from iTunes

Personnel :
 Ingrid James - Vocals
John Reeves - Piano

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.


"Think of a warm, assured style that hankers back to the jazz 'cool' of an Anita O'Day and Chris Connor and other like stylists, Think of a voice that can use dynamics in a subtle, delightfully restrained, way, think, lastly, of a singer who, expertly backed by regular accompanist-pianist John Reeves, puts her own unforgettable stamp on everything from Cole Porter to Lennon-McCartney and you'll want to hear more from this new Ingrid James' CD." - Neville Meyers, Jazz Writer/Lecturer in Jazz Styles and Innovation, Queensland Conservatorium of Music Griffith University.

Songs :
1. Slow Hot Wind
2. Yesterdays
3. Intro (to God Only Knows)
4. God Only Knows
5. Strange Brew
6. First Song (For Ruth)
7. Beautiful Love
8. Just One of Those Things
9. Line For Lyons
10. And I Love Him
11. Gentle Rain
12. Devil May Care
13. Yesterdays (version two)

PORTRAIT - by Ingrid James & Louise Denson


Released nationally by Newmarket Music in May 2007

This CD is available to purchase from CD BABY

Personnel :
 Ingrid James - Vocals
Louise Denson - Pianist
Helen Russell - Bass
Joe Marchisella - Drums
Mark Spencer - Tenor Sax, Flute
Carl Harvoe - Trumpet

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.


This is exciting playing by a wonderful group of musicians, and clearly they have a deep respect for the jazz tradition. Ingrid and Louise have brought new things to music by way of creative lyrics and compositions. They connect beautifully with one another in terms of sound quality - nothing forced, nothing overdone, and very refined. Words from one song describe their collaboration perfectly: "Warm and Beautiful". - Tony Gould, pianist/composer/educator

Songs :
Out of Season
Sweet Lessons
Rent-a-Crowd
In the Morning
Son of Northland Pt 1
Son of Northland Pt 2
Passion Flower
Time to Be
Lonely Wing
Cut and Dried
I Don't Smoke
Adagio in G Minor/Lonely Woman
Contemplacion

ESSENCE - by Ingrid James


Released nationally by Newmarket Music in March 2005.
Available in HMV (Sydney), JB Hi Fi, Borders, ABC Shops in Brisbane - specialty stores like Birdland in Sydney and HMV.
Distributed by Newmarket Music

This CD is available to purchase from CD BABY

This CD is available from iTunes

Personnel :
 Ingrid James - Vocals
Matt Baker - Piano
Adrian Cunningham - Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Owen Newcomb - Acoustic Bass
John Parker - Drums, Percussion

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.


John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
"The song list suggests yet another safe set of standards. The reality is much more about life on the edge, about chances taken and pulled off with panache. Brisbane's Ingrid James is a fearless and gifted jazz singer for whom the songs are there to be teased, flirted with and then milked for all their improvisational potential. Sydney's brilliant Adrian Cunningham (reeds) and Matt Baker (piano) join James's fellow Queenslanders Owen Newcomb and John Parker in taking the likes of "You don't know what love is" and "Love for Sale" on a return to the wild side."

Songs :
You don't know what love is
I'm old fashioned
All night long
Love for sale
I thought about you
My funny valentine
But not for me
Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
East of the Sun
What a difference a day made

LAZY AFTERNOON - by Ingrid James and Passionfruit


Available to purchase through
PASSIONFRUIT
PO Box 235 Red Hill.
Queensland 4059.
Australia

$25AUD in Aus inc postage.
$30AUD overseas inc postage.

Recorded & Mastered 2001 @ ABC Southbank's Studio 345
Producer & Engineer: Mal Stanley

Personnel :
 Ingrid James - Vocals
Nathan Seiler - Piano
Peter Walters - Bass
Dave Beck - Drums


Tony Backhouse, Sydney
"Ingrid James floats and swings effortlessly through the changes with a tone of honey. As well as great technique, there's an engaging warmth to her delivery like a close friend smiling at you."

Tracks :
Lazy Afternoon
Corcovado
Blake
I've got just about everything
A night in Tunisia
Chovendo Na Roseira
That Old Black Magic
All or nothing at all