Associate Member of the Royal Northern College of Music

James will be conferred the honour of Associate Member of the RNCM at the college's Congregation of Awards in December 2021. The ARNCM is a prestigious new award made available to recent alumni of the College judged to have achieved outstanding success in the early stages of their careers. 

Live at the Deli Lama

In the spring, Jazz at the Deli Lama invited me over to record for their video series. Both Part 1 - solo - and Part 2 - acoustic duo with Aaron Wood, flugelhorn - are now available on YouTube: follow the above (underlined) links to watch. 

Livestream from 1901 Arts Club

Livestream concert from 1901 Arts Club, London: featuring the world premiere of 'À Norte, Rio Preto' by Rafael Marino Arcaro. A rare treat to get to play a concert these days. CLICK HERE to watch. 

Arts Council Funding

James is grateful to have received a full grant from Arts Council England’s Emergency Response Fund For Individuals in support of continued creative practice and career development during lockdown.

Help Musicians Transmission Fund

James is delighted to announce that he has been selected as a supported artist by Help Musicians in the year ahead through their Transmission Fund: an investment from the charity towards creative development and learning opportunities for the progression of artists' careers.