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J A M E S W E I D M A N biography Described by New York Times jazz critic Nate Chinen as "a pianist with a broad résumé and a graceful style", James Weidman decorates a song like many decorate the favorite room in their house—one carefully-chosen piece at a time. As one of the world's top side man, he has played and recorded with musicians as diverse as Joe Lovano, Steve Coleman, Sonny Stitt, and Jay Hoggard. He has also been the accompanist of choice for some of the world's most celebrated singers, including legendary jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln and Cassandra Wilson. Clearly, Weidman -- described by jazz critic Ben Ratliff as playing "smoothly and decorously" behind Lincoln at a recent reunion concert -- is one those rare accompanists to whom singers feel it is safe to give free rein.James is also a gifted teacher, and currently works with aspiring musicians at William Paterson University. With the release of his second solo album, appropriately entitled "All About T