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Andy James | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Recording artist, record executive |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Le Coq Records |
| Spouse | Piero Pata |
| Website | andyjames |
Andy James is a flamenco dancer and an Australian jazz singer signed to Le Coq Records.
History
[edit]James was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Prior to becoming a recording artist, James trained as a flamenco dancer in Madrid, Spain.[1] She collaborated with well-known dancers including Rafael Amargo, Antonio Canales, and Paco de Lucia.[1][2] During this time, James played bass in the rock band The Late Late Show and in the Australian National Tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.[2][3][4]
After several years touring the world as a professional flamenco dancer, in 2015 James co-founded and began performing under the record label Le Coq Records, a small independent label based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that James co- founded with her husband, Piero Pata.[5][6] James released the jazz albums Caravan, All the Lovely Things You Are, and No Regrets on Le Coq Records in 2018. That same year she made her concert debut in Los Angeles, California, performing with Bill Cunliffe.[4]
Discography
[edit]James has released eight albums on the Le Coq label:
- Shared Lives (2016)[7]
- Caravan (2018)[8]
- All the Lovely Things You Are (2018)[9]
- No Regrets (2018)[10]
- Tu Amor (2021)[11]
- An Evening with Andy James & John Patitucci (2021)[12]
- Rhythm in New York (2022)[13]
- Bells Are Ringing (2022)[14]
In addition to her solo work, James has collaborated with several well-known jazz artists and instrumentalists, including Bill Cunliffe, Alex Acuña,[15] John Patitucci,[16] Nate Smith,[17] Jon Cowherd,[18] Vinnie Colaiuta,[19] Nicholas Payton, Chris Potter,[20] and John Beasley.[12]
Personal life
[edit]James and her husband reside in Las Vegas.
- ^ a b Jazz, All About. "Andy James Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ a b "Archives | CalJAS". www.caljas.org. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Neo. "Andy James – Tu Amor | La Salsa es mi Vida" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ a b Cristi, A. A. "Jazz Singer Andy James Makes L.A. Concert Debut with The Legendary Bill Cunliffe and Johnny Coppola". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Le Coq Records LLC". Le Coq Records LLC. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Amorosi, A. D. "Le Coq Records Turns Heads and Wins Veteran Collaborators". JazzTimes. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ JazzWeek (2019-05-25). "Andy James: Shared Lives (Le Coq)". JazzWeek CD Releases. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ JazzWeek (2018-10-26). "Andy James: Caravan (Le COQ Records)". JazzWeek CD Releases. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Andy James Jets Into Jazz Minds Honolulu For Two Shows The First Week Of October". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ JazzWeek (2018-07-27). "Andy James: No Regrets (Le Coq Records)". JazzWeek CD Releases. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Morrison, Allen. "DownBeat Reviews". Downbeat. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ a b Harris, George (2021-12-06). "John Patitucci & Andy James: An Evening with John Patitucci and Andy James". Jazz Weekly. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Hynes, Jim (2022-04-16). "Andy James Rhythm in New York". Making A Scene!. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Vocalist Andy James to Release Holiday Album "Bells Are Ringing"". TheUrbanMusicScene.com. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Harris, George (2023-01-30). "Andy James with Alex Acuna's Le Coq All Stars@Catalina's 01.29.23". Jazz Weekly. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "John Patitucci and Andy James Release New Album". Bass Magazine. 2021-11-09.
- ^ "Featured Song: Andy James – "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" feat. Marcus Strickland and Nate Smith - JAZZIZ Magazine". 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Andy James and The Jon Cowherd Quintet". LasVegasWeekly.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Vocalist Andy James to Release Holiday Album "Bells Are Ringing"". TheUrbanMusicScene.com. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ "Song of the Day: Andy James and Chris Potter, "Yesterdays" - JAZZIZ Magazine". 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2023-05-09.