I'm a solo writer and performer who likes to work with other established players ,and the list is as follows [hope I get everybody }
Johnny Francis, Mike Adrian, Norman Oxley, Charly Dunlap, Linda Dunlap, Nicki Davey, Nicki Parkinson, Cathy Judge,Diana Johnstone,John & Humph [ The Willbees] ,Heather Bristow,Martin Moss & Chrissie Hammond,Marc Clements, Sheila Bryant, Pete Stearne, Martin John, Helen Ditchburn, Mike Ashdown,Dave Totterdell,Hilary Pavey, Chico Holton, Martin Froud, Jim Tigwell ,Kim Ashdown, Ted Baker.Hans Theessink, Stacey Earle & Mark Stewart,Alamo Leal,Gary Gaub.
All of these people past present or future, are fine musicans and all worthy of mention,research & respect
Etkilendikleri
Telstar [ my first single] - Michael Holliday [ my first gig with my Mum ] - swan lake - Opera -Lonnie Donegan - Nat King Cole - Frank Sinatra - Ella Fitzgerald - MJQ - Cleo Laine -Elvis Presley - The Beatles - The Stones - Donovan - Spencer davis - Small Faces - Stax , Atlantic & Tamla Motown labels & everything they ever released - John Lee Hooker - Robert Johnson - John Mayall - Clapton - Page - English Traditional folk music - Anne Briggs, Richard Thompson - Sandy Denny - Fairport Convention - Steeleye Span - Davey Graham - Bert Jansch - Wizz Jones - Al stewart - Al Jones, Steve Tilston, - Pigsty Hill Light Orchestra - Les cousins - Troubadour Bristol - Jackson Browne - Bonnie Raitt - Linda Ronstadt - J.D Souther -Andrew Gold - Orleans -1970's west coast music [ in the 70's when the UK was into glam rock, I was listening to California ] - Beach boys - Joni Mitchell - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - No Nukes - Leon Redbone - Elton John - Ry Cooder - David Lindley, Steely Dan, - punk - squeeze - Joe Jackson - The Jam - Elvis Costello - Bob Marley - Sly & Robbie - Prince Buster - Flanders & Swann - Goons - Monty Python - Acapella -acoustic guitars - funk - story songs - Americana -Gram Parsons - Jazz - acoustic lead guitar sound - dobro - Jerry Douglas - My Mum for singing to me - My Daughter for singing to me - All my acoustic friends for singing to me - Ray Croll for still having the passion @ 80, an inspiration to us all. And all those players in past ,present & future , who have/will play their part in my musical journey , the endless road !!!!
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All of the above ,through the heart , soul & voice of James Slater
I have been playing forever it seems and my style reflects all of the
influences I've been exposed to.
My first love is singing and especially harmony, which I put to good use in singing with various people. Cathy Judge a fine singer songwriter, Nicki Davey who has a true americana voice & style, Nicki parkinson who can sing anything & is a fine guitarist. I was a member of the “nu-country” outfit “High Lonesome” and with band partner Heather Bristow produced bluegrass ballad material.
The jazz crooners of the late 40’s and 50’s have always had a place in my
“musical heart” it's there in my vocal style.
I have a strong link with soul music including the gospel style which I adore,
Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, Aretha Wow.
When it comes to instumentation I have some fine friends, John Francis who plays steel guitar, mandolin as well as flat top, & is a fine arranger,Charly Dunlap who plays trumpet & square neck dobro & enjoys strong black coffee just like me, also Martin Froud who plays square neck as well & can accompany any style with his playing. it's always a pleasure making music with these guys.
I like to just play guitar and take a back seat, & what better way than to accompany the music of Mike Adrian a great writer.
My song writing has produced an eclectic mix of songs which further showcase my love of all styles. The platform for most of my writing is firmly in the “singer / songwriter” mode . Strong influences here being Jackson Browne ,James Taylor,Dan Penn, Rod Picott, jesse Sykes, & of course Lennon & McCartney the list is endless really.
I play all over the UK in clubs and festivals. Spain and France have also been an experiance. Paris in particular is a favourite “gig”. I play the USA regular, one trip was through the Mississippi delta via New Orleans and Memphis to witness first hand , the might of this areas music and it’s global effect on most musical styles.
You can therefore expect a mix of styles in my shows, like a good cocktail I like to think, with just a dash of the unexpected
Hi James :) Thanks for the add. I enjoyed your music - you have a lovely voice! Hope you have a happy Christmas. The pic is called Christmas Tree Cluster (discovered December 2008)
Its been so good to sit and listen to your work ..and guitar handiwork!!Greeat stuff! Might see you/Fran over hols? Keep at it! Ita and the Moggie...driving in my car...
