James is a talented percussionist whose passionate and persuasive performances have established him as a leading figure in his field. It is his sense of musical creativity and immediate engagement with audiences, coupled with an effortless technical flair that is particularly infectious. As a performer he is equally at home championing cutting edge music as he is performing traditional repertoire, and his fluid and flexible approach to performance creates a sensory experience encompassing both delicacy and virtuosity.

Interesting Facts

James was six years old when he first began to give public performances
James has commissioned seven new works for percussion
James was the winner of the 2005 Tom Acton Memorial Trust Bursary Award
James was the fourth place winner of the 2006 Essex Young Musician of the Year Competition
James endorses Mapex, Percussion Construction Mallets and HARDCASE cases