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December 5, 2003
Pianist Chris James at the Afterthought
with Joe Vick on bass and Dave Rogers at the drums
Monday December 15, 2003, 8pm, $5 cover
[Little Rock, AR.]
Pianist Chris James is set for a second Monday Jazz appearance at the Afterthought with Joe Vick on bass, and Dave Rogers at the drums Monday Jazz Project at the Afterthought Monday, December 15, 2003, 8 p.m., $5 cover.
Also known as Gootherts, Chris James moved to Little Rock from the San Francisco bay area as Worship/Music Director for St. Andrews Church (Anglican Mission in America), which meets at the Lutheran High School, corner of Markham and Hughes. But Chris also brings an eclectic background to benefit Little Rock's jazz community.
Professional Jazz Highlights:
The Chris James Quartet was popular during the 1980's and early 90's. The group featured Vibraphonist Tommy Kesecker, Drummer Paul Van Wageningen (Stan Getz, Andy Narrell & Pete Escovido), and Bassist Scoop McGuire (Shana Morrison, Bob Crosby). The group released its first album in 1986, "Dessert" a jazz/contemporary album that was released nationally through Catero Records (Fred Catero, of CBS Records fame). "Dessert" received national airplay and excellent recognition.
Through album recognition the Chris James Quartet was co-billed and played with Stan Getz, Richie Cole, Mark Murphy and many other top jazz talent at such venues as Monterey, Russian River, San Francisco Jazz Festivals as well as Jazz cruises and college campuses in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Nevada, Utah and Oklahoma.
In 1984 Chris James set up a talent agency that specialized in jazz festivals and ship board jazz theme cruises. It was through this connection that Chris built relationships with and opened for Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughn, Ramsey Lewis, George Shearing, Billy Eckstein, Freddie Hubbard, Tania Maria, MJQ, Richie Cole, Carmen McRae and a score of other top jazz talent.
In 1998 Chris released a solo album "Piano Christmas" on the Naturequest label. The CD has received excellent reviews and distribution nationally in Target and Wal Mart stores. This project was recorded at Laughing Coyote Studios with Spencer Brewer as producer.
Chris James may be contacted for interviews by calling the St Andrews Church, (501) 614-6061.
All dates at the Afterthought 2721 Kavanaugh, Little Rock. (501) 663-1196. The Monday Jazz Project is sponsored by The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (www.arjazz.org); with special assistance from the Afterthought Seating is General Admission. For more information on the Monday Jazz Project contact Cecil Rich at (501) 228-9999.
Food: The Beechwood Grill is now open next to the Afterthought, its No-Smoking, 11 AM to 9 PM, Monday thru Saturday, same menu in the Afterthought 5:30 to 9 PM.
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