James Thompson, an American session man who is also an
author and a master of pop-rock, soul and smooth jazz,,
is a complete musician, still in love with his profession
after more than thirty-five years.
While continuing
to perfom live with major Italian artists (Zucchero Sugar
Fornaciari, Paolo Conte), James has found the time to release “Different
Faces”,
an album which he singlehandedly made and produced.
It's a fascinating and multiethnic musical journey which
reveals his talent and versatility. In fact, he plays all
the instruments (acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keyboards,
sax and Irish flute) as well as the lead and the background
vocals. Everything except the drums, played by Adriano
Molinari and Eugenio Bonetti.
James started the work on this album after a period of intense
activity as a session player and in 2007 he began recording
with sound engineer Eugenio Bonetti. The title, “Different
Faces”, clearly alludes to the various musical styles
in it, the different musical aspects which are all present
in one single record.
After releasing his album, James formed his new band, which
includes Molinari himself on drums and Voon
Washington on bass,
two old friends of his also from Zucchero's entourage, along
with Salvatore Sese on guitars and Claudio
Vignali on keyboards.
He wanted to create a “collective chemistry” with
them and after an intense period of work together the group
found the groove.
In concert, the band passes through many different musical
styles, from pop-rock to soul, smooth jazz and Caribbian sounds.
On stage, James shows his innate talent as an entertainer and
showman, an added value to his well known musical abilities.
“JAMES THOMPSON PROJECT” has been performing at
several festivals and shows (Porretta Terme Festival amongst
them – see the video!) and will tour throughout 2010.
official website:
www.jamesthompson.it
Line-up:
James THOMPSON - lead vocals,
saxphones, rhythm guitar, flute
Vonn WASHINGTON - bass, backing
vocals
Claudio VIGNALI - keyboard
Salvatore SESE - guitar, backing
vocals
Adriano MOLINARI - drums
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