Since moving to Melbourne in early 2008 and taking a musical hiatus to settle in, James has played with some great musicians and has used the recording of Playtime as a chance to pay tribute to his mentors and influences.

The material on Playtime includes works from an often neglected but fruitful time in American jazz, the 1990s. Songs like Mr. Cool Breeze by Donald Harrison and In God We Trust by percussionist Winard Harper helped shape James' appreciation for Jazz music.

The group, featuring Tamara Murphy on bass, Simon Mavin on piano, Christophe Genoux on tenor and Brae Grimes on trumpet will launch the CD at Paris Cat on Thursday, March 24th.

Album Tracks

1. The Organ Grinder
2. Mount Harissa
3. Alter-Ego
4. In God We Trust
5. Martians Go Home
6. Helen's Song
7. Spring Sprung In
8. Mr. Cool Breeze
9. How Could I Have Known
10. More Today Than Yesterday