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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZMORRISON, James(b 11 Nov. '62, Boorowa, New South Wales) Multi-instrumentalist on reeds, brass, piano and bass; also composer/arranger and leader. He is also personable front man, flies planes and climbs mountains; about the only thing he doesn't do is sing. From a musical family, he began on cornet at age seven, formed a dixieland band at school; attended the NSW Conservatorium, began teaching there '83, with his brother (drummer John) he formed the Morrison Brothers Big Bad Band with other graduates. He represented Australia at a jazz festival in LA '84, making friends for both his country and the music wherever he goes, with immense skill, high spirits and mastery of modern mainstream styles. Not many recordings, but if you see him on TV you won't forget him. Co-led quartet album with Adam Makowicz on live Swiss Encounter '88, also Two To The Max '93 with Ray Brown, both on East-West. |