Lance James
Friends And Strangers
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smooth jazz with an afro/latin edge.
tracks
- 1 Friends and Strangers
- 2 Dindi
- 3 Show Me
- 4 Turn Your Love Around
- 5 Come, Go With Me
- 6 I Miss You
- 7 Always There
- 8 Really Love
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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.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
Legend: Private (pr); Public (pu)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2008:
Foxwoods Resort Casino-Uncasville, Ct 860.312.3000
Atrium Lounge 8:30 to 12:30 PM, Free to the public
January 16th., 17th., 18th. and 19th.
February 20th., 21st., 22nd. and 23rd.
March 12th., 13th., 14th. and 15th.
If you any questions please write to my email address; lcjames66@hotmail.com.
Thank you.
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- author: S.Alleyne
Love the CD, the music is smooth and soothing to the soul! I love the 'I miss you' version, very nice.
- author: Valerie Johnson
After seeing Lance perform Live - I had to purchase his CD and I must say that it is one of the best that I have purchased it a long time. I am looking forward to the next one. Keep up the good work Lance!!!!!
Three thumbs up for a Jazz album thats smoother than ice.
author: Pamela BurkeI purchased Friends and Strangers and have been slowly swaying to each and every cut. Like the finest of wines it seems to go with everything (the mood,location and great on the road). Each song is better than the other until you hear the first again. Start with "Friends and Strangers" and then become electrified with "I Miss you, Mr.Howard" and chill on "Really Love". Smooth, creative, fresh and new. Thank you Mr.James, I give you three thumbs up and await your next CD with total excitment and anticipation.
Topped Out at #1 For August
author: Bob Parzych - Jazz Director - Wrtc - Hartfrod CtSteller effort for first shot by James. Nice mix of styles and tunes. Was the most played Jazz Cd at our station for August- Great first effort...
i played live on stage w/lance james in early august(buchnell park,htfd ct) we
author: Andrew L.mobley Sr.cd is a blend of jazz,latin,afro music styles that will keep you playing it over and over.great production of sound and quality of its flow. each song brings you to a different setting on this artists musical palette.