Music to me is such an amazing medium for conveying the feeling of joy and the celebration of life. It has the ability to lift the spirit, mind and body and to express the love that resides in all of our hearts. During the process of recording “In Joy” I was so fortunate to work with some amazing and talented producers and musicians who helped to bring out the best in me creatively and musically. (more…)
Archive for December, 2011
Jazz Monthly Interview part 2
GORDON JAMES interview page 2
Jazz Monthly: When you perform, do you absorb a lot of energy from the fans reaction to your live performances? Tell us about your interactive experience with your fans.
Well I think I just touched on that a little in the last question but yea I love to interact with the audience. I really encourage them to participate. I still do the song Grazing in the Grass from one of my earlier CDs in my performances and people love to sing along with that one. Everyone seems to know that song. But really there is such a give and take of energy and love exchanged in a performance. (more…)
Jazz Monthly Feature Interview part 1
“Jazz Monthly Feature Interview” Gordon James
Jazz Monthly: Our guest here today has received excellent reviews by critics and the Jazz world alike. This new CD “A New Kind Of Love” combines his multi talents as Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Vocalist, Composer and much more! Based out of New Jersey, we would like to welcome… Gordon James.
Jazz Monthly: In what way do you think “A New Kind Of Love” will contribute in the Jazz scene today?
Gordon James (GJ): I think A New Kind of Love offers more variety to the smooth jazz scene. In my opinion much of smooth jazz today sounds the same. The established artists all sound great and have their own styles but much of the new music tries to fit into that same mold. When I was creating the CD I found myself trying to write for that formula and found that it just didn’t feel right to me. So a lot of the instrumental music on the CD stretches that mold a little while still trying to keep it very commercial. (more…)