Piano Jazz Trio playing an exciting mix of originals and standards. From acclaimed pianist Jim Watson(oceans 11,zero 7,KAtie Melua). Features Orlando Le Fleming(Branford Marsalis) and Tristan Mailliot(Acoustic Alchemy)

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JAZZ: Bebop



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Jim has worked internationally with a wide variety of artists, both jazz and otherwise.He is currently working primarily with singer songwriter Katie Melua, and has recorded an album of originals with Marti Pellow(wet,wet,wet) He is also working with the BBC Big band and the Guy Barker International Septet. In total, he has performed/collaborated with the following


Oceans 11 (film soundtrack) Katie Melua, Zero 7, Marti Pellow, Lalo Schfrin, Guy Barker International Septet Gary Moore, Brand New Heavies, Joy Zipper, Incognito(world tour) US3(european tour), James Taylor Quartet, Bud Shanks Patti Austin(Berghausen Jazz Festival),Ann Hampton Calloway ,Platypus'(Gerard Presencer), Jim Watson Trio, The Organ trio,(Jim Mullen), New York voices, Bobby Watson, James Moody (tour of spain) Javon Jackson, Herb Geller,Claire Martin, Pat Kane(Hue and Cry), Jill Scott (Mobo awards), Dave O' Higgins Julian Arguelles Quartet, Omar (Montreux Jazz Festival),BBC big band, Clark Tracey, Alan Barnes, Peter King, Jean Toussaint.


Awards

James was nominated for the ââ¬Ë1998 BT Jazz Awards' in the rising star category,won the ââ¬ËBest Soloist Prize' in the ââ¬ËEurop Jazz contest(Jazz Hoeilaart) held in Belgium in 1996,and was the overall winner of the ââ¬ËWorshipful Company of Musicians' award in 1997.

Quotes-

ËStunning young pianist'-1997 soho jazz festival

ËClassy jazz pianist'- Time out 2001

ËInternationally renowned' -John Lewis,Time Out

ËConvincing....His McCoy Tyner like percussive chords and torrential right hand lines was a standout' -John Fordham,The Guardian

ËMellifluous piano'-Clive Davis,The Sunday Times

ËInestimable'-Jazzwise Magazine

ËOne of the most talented pianists in the country'-606 club

ËAcclaimed' Jars magazine Ronnie scotts club

Ëa real piano playerâ- Georgie fame