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04/02/2010

New Album "Reunion"
Hi all
Last year in July 2009, I recorded a long-awaited album with long time friend and colleague, Trudy Kerr (who has been based in London for 20 years).
It will be released in the UK this year and I will
be touring with Trudy, Geoff Gascoyne, Tom Cawley and Sebasian de Krom end of September/early October.
Trudy will also come to Australia to help launch the CD over here. More details to be posted soon.

04/02/2010

The Global Collective CD Release in 2010
Hi again
It's going to be quite a year. I recorded an album with very talented musicians from the USA a couple of years ago and that CD is finally going to be released this year in the USA and hopefully Australia. It's a different kind of project for me.
If it had to be described effectively, I would say it comes under the WORLD/ROOTS/JAZZ category.
Using 70's/80's contemporary/classic repertoire from Bowie, Kansas, The Who, Crowded House, etc.,
arrangements have given this tunes somewhat of a twist without losing the essence of the songs, perhaps with one or two exceptions! Look out for it. I'll keep you posted.

17/10/2009

Wild Silk @ Brisbane Jazz Club
Louise Denson and I have been working on more originals
and other material recently. We've given our project a name - WILD SILK and tonight we're looking forward to playing at the Brisbane Jazz Club with special guest from Sydney, Sandy Evans on tenor and soprano saxes - also John Stefulj on woodwinds and percussion, Helen Russell on bass and Lyle Denman on drums.

09/08/2009

Circumflex
The CIRCUMFLEX is the most important coronary artery.
It supplies the mitral valve, which is the anatomic centre of the body and is considered by many to be the seat of the SOUL.

30/06/2009

New recording in London !
Hi all
just finished recording an album with long time friend and jazz singer Trudy Kerr in London. The band line up is amazing...with Geoff Gascoyne on bass (also arranger for most of the album), Sebastian de Krom on drums and Tom Cawley on piano. Trudy and I hope to release the album either late 2009 or early 2010.
cheers Ingrid

11/06/2009

ABC LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE REVIEW

Ingrid James & John Reeves
Circumflex
Newmarket Music NEW3262.2
3 ½ stars
Few jazz singers attempt nor succeed recording with solely piano accompaniment but James’s areabile tone and precise pitch hits the mark with a mixture of classics, jazz standards and contemporary tunes, given unfamiliar treatment in both tempo and accented phrasing; ‘Yesterdays’ finale recalls Betty Carter’s sublime bent about notes; ‘Just one of those Things’ rapid tempo is a lesson in agility and breath control while ‘Devil May Care’ is one of the finest I’ve heard. Weaker material like Eric Clapton’s ‘Strange Brew’ and Brian Wilson’s ‘God Only Knows’ receive undue credibility and thoughtful backing with tasty filling from UK pianist John Reeves.
Peter Wockner (for ABC Limeline Magazine June 2009)

02/04/2009

Newmarket Music Blog
02/04/2009 Ingrid James News!

Ingrid James, along with John Reeves released 'Circumflex' at the start of 2009 and they've reached April with so many achievements! Recently they launched the release in Sydney & Brisbane (competing with the QLD elections the same night!) to sell out crowds. Ingrid, along with John Reeves & Andrew Shaw play the Gold Coast this week on the 5th (this Sunday from 3-6pm) at the Tallai Country Golf Club, Worongary Road, Tallai, Gold Coast, Cost: $30.

Ingrid James John Reeves Andrew Shaw @ Tallai Country Golf Club, Worongary Road Tallai, Gold Coast 3pm to 6pm CD LAUNCH

But in January Ingrid braved the cold weather of the USA to do some gigs, here is a review from Cathy Segal-Garcia about her performance.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW @ THE JAZZ BAKERY, LOS ANGELES - 18TH JANUARY 2009 (Cathy Segal-Garcia)

On January 18th, 2009...I started the first in a new series called "The Singers' Roundtable" It featured myself as the Interviewer, interviewing Australian vocalist Ingrid James (Ingrid was, as always, visually & performance wise - brilliant. Her expression, clarity & vocal control thrilled the audience...) and vocalist Tierney Sutton (Tierney is among the most subtle and nuanced of jazz singers; for her, detail and considered interpretation are inextricably linked with expressiveness) On hand was pianist Karen Hammack (Perfect sense of swing, totally sensitive, outstanding player in all styles..)to play for impromptu spontaneous musical outbursts!

Tune into ABC Brisbane 612 for Richard Fidler's show on May 1st as Ingrid will be on the airwaves chatting about and playing tracks that influenced 'Circumflex' http://www.abc.net.au/profiles/content/s1869500.htm?site=brisbane

Ingrid is also planning her appearance at the Cap Jazz Festival in France for August, so all fans in France, keep it in your calendar!

So if you haven't yet purchased Circumflex head to Itunes or purchase it here on our site or order it through your favourite retailer!
Cheers! Newmarket Music www.newmarketmusic.com

29/03/2009

CIRCUMFLEX CD REVIEWS
CIRCUMFLEX – REVIEWS – INGRID JAMES & JOHN REEVES (NEWMARKET MUSIC)
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.


CD REVIEW: “CIRCUMFLEX” Ingrid James & John Reeves

As a Jazz Presenter you are always awaiting a CD that is “Different, Daring” and most importantly, “Enjoyable”

A few days ago, Mark Goring from Newmarket Music, sent me such a CD….“CIRCUMFLEX”. A VOCAL/PIANO DUET by two of Australia’s finest musicians, Ingrid James and John Reeves. Ingrid had told me she and John were preparing, rehearsing and finally recording.

I had not heard any tracks previously so I was unprepared for what was to follow.

As I was playing the opening track…”Slow, Hot, Wind” I knew this CD was different, daring and enjoyable.

Let Ingrid’s voice MELT you with “Yesterdays”, Lennon/McCartney’s “And I Love Him” and then be amazed as Ingrid uses her voice as an extended instrument in Charlie Haden’s “First Song for Ruth”. and then….More Surprises? …..Oh Yes…An up tempo version for Porter’s “Just One of Those Things and Mulligan’s jazz standard “Line for Lyons”. The versatility of Ingrid’s voice is again verified with her bewitching versions of “Gentle Rain” and “Beautiful Love”.

I have not forgotten John. Those rich left hand chords in contrast to the soft delicate chords and single right hand trebles - a perfect accompanist. Ingrid and John have been playing music together for a couple of years. They have developed understanding, respect and musical affection for each other’s capabilities.

“CIRCUMFLEX” beautiful word with several meanings….This CD is aptly titled…Ingrid and John perform in the true meaning of the word.

“CIRCUMFLEX” a CD that is Different, Daring and Enjoyable. Thank you Ingrid and John for many hours of musical pleasure.
BRIAN FANE………Jazz Presenter - Noosa Community Radio FM101.3




“From sweetly normal renditions to surprising creative artistry, brimming with colour, nuance and fine musicianship. This is a superb album. Warm, gorgeous vocals with deft rhythmical piano –a superb duet feel –” Sharny Russell, singer, pianist, composer, music teacher
"The fabulous Ingrid James has done it again. This time she has teamed up with John Reeves which shows Ingrid has impeccable taste when it comes to choosing a musical partner. Henri Mancini's Slow Hot Wind sets the pace for what is an exciting musical journey of thirteen tracks that aren't usually in a jazz singer's basket of goodies. I will leave others to praise the dynamics, the arrangements and such, and just say Ingrid and John make a great team and this is a "must have' disc." Carole Hayes Shoalhaven Radio, Nowra.


26/08/2008

Upcoming recording project
On the 10th and 11th of September, John Reeves and I will be recording a piano duo CD on the Gold Coast. We've been working as a duo for a while now and decided it was time to put something down. So watch this space for news about our upcoming CD.