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James Hayes
After having participated to numerous funk, soul and pop bands as well as jazz small ensembles to big-band, James decided in 2006 to launch his very own quintet, in the style of the Blue-Note legendary combos of the 50-60's.
Playing only original material, the band recreates the moods and genres of the greats of the day--Jazz Messengers, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean, Lee Morgan, Monk, Mingus, Davis, Coltrane etc...
Both albums "Vague Nouvelle" and "Thesaurus", available through iTunes, amazon MP3 and www.jazzcds.co.uk, offer an eccletic collection of original hard-bop tunes.
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"Pianist/composer James Hayes has organised a spirited band to execute his refreshing debut cd "Vague Nouvelle". Particular highlights are "Swamp Bash" a groov-ey romp and the samba-tinged "Single Fare to Bahia". Sweet stuff." --Frank Griffith, jazzorg.co.uk
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson