Happy New Year!
I want to thank all who have supported CMA in 2011. Without you, I wouldn’t be keep doing this. Consistent patronage by my clients allows me to focus all of my energy on making better recordings and music.
2012 will be bringing a lot great music. I will be sure to keep you informed on all recording projects, live music events, videos, etc!!!
Janya will also be playing this friday Jan 6th at Drom, NYC.
PD EP released!
Thanks to all who supported Pidgin Droppings on Friday at Hat City Kitchen. It was a great show!
We are also happy to announce the release of our CD. PD EP. its a 6 song introduction to the Band’s live mix of hip hop, reggae, funk, rock, and soul.
We will sell hard copy CDs at our gigs. its also available as a digital download at itunes, amazon, etc.
Pidgin Droppings Live Oct. 21- CD release Show
Pidgin Droppings (the band I play guitar in) will be playing Hat City Kitchen, Orange , NJ, Oct. 21st. We will be releasing our first 6 song EP that day. Our friends,
Bigger Thomas will also be playing that night.
Pidgin Droppings to Play at Juggla CD release Show.
My Band, Pidgin Droppings, will be playing October 16th, 2010, at Hat City Kitchen, Orange NJ.
First set will be 9pm.
This is the first CD release show for Juggla (our emcee) as he is set to drop his new solo record, Leave Babylon.
Its going to be a great night of music, plus you’ll have an opportunity to get Juggla’s CD, which recorded, mixed, and mastered.
hope to see you there,
James
The Latest CMA News!
Hey Folks,
All is well at CMA. Things have been quite busy for me, on the business and the Personal tip (i’m getting married in 19 days).
I just want to list all the great talented artists that I have had the pleasure of working with lately.
Everything has been going real well, and I hope to continue to work with such fine musicians.
Sally Boyd- Mixing of new Album
Adam Rudolph- Tracking Sessions for the new Moving Pictures Album
Method of Defiance- Mixing sessions for Upcoming albums with Bill Laswell.
Sarah Bernstein- Tracking Sessions for her violin/percussion duo project.
Scorch Trio- mixing for their new record
Diego Allessandro- Drum Tracking with Jimmy Farkas
Joanna Burns- Drums and Bass Tracking session
Dr. Israel – Bass and Keyboard tracking
Living Days- Full Band Tracking Sessions
I’m also in the process of Producing a record for my Band, Pidgin Droppings. I’ll keep you informed about the progress. We just layed down 6 basic rhythm tracks. I’m starting cut guitar my tracks. Its sounds really good, so far! I cant wait for you all to hear it!
I’ll post more soon,
James
October happenings!
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to fill you on what CMA’s been up to this month.
Well, there’s alot.
First off, the film “Yoko/Shmono” has been finished, I’ve provided some original music compositions for. It also features music by Zelda Pinwheel, Thunder Bunny, and Paper Masques. Keep an eye out for when this is showing.
Speaking of ThunderBunny, I just help wrap up their latest records with mastering. One of them is a a Christmas Card album, which features a rendition of Silent Night, as well as the Touchy Feely remix of their song Lollipop (from their Demons ep).
I also spent 2 days tracking, at Orange Music Sound Studio, Elektra Kurtis and her Ensemble. This is for a record produced by Graham Haynes. We’ll mixing this record later on in the month.
Ray Bally and his band of Renegades, came to OMSS this month, as well, to record some live pieces. So far, they sound great!
If you don’t know Raymond Bally, check out his stuff. He’s got an interesting approach to traditional songwriting, exploring and experimenting with unique musicians as his band.
I’ll be Mixing 7 songs with Blind Idiot God this month. Fans of theirs will not be disappointed in the new material.
Lastly, I took a job this month, recording Sound FX for a short film called “The Angel” by Karthik Meyyappan.
That’s about it, as far as work is concerned.
As Always, If you’re looking for different music Check out Touchy Feely, Pidgin Droppings, Paper Masques, and Zelda Pinwheel.
Later,
james
I’ll be playing with Pidgin Droppings Wed. Sept. 30th – Cecil’s Jazz Club
Pidgin Droppings feat Jugg, Solid Ground, PVD feat 8thW1
this Wed Sept 30th @ Cecil’s Jazz Club 364 Valley Rd. West Orange.
EARLY START 8:30PM.
Live Hip-Hop /Reggae/Funk/Jazz/Afrobeat
Pidgin Droppings Live- Cecil’s Jazz Club-Wed. August 19th
Hey Friends,
I’ll be playing once again with Pidgin Droppings this Wednesday August 19th, at Cecil’s Jazz Club.
This is another “Lively Up Yourself” event put together by Juggla and I. So far,we have had a great turn-out at the past 2 shows, and really feel like this it’s turning into a special night of live music.
So, come out and support this Event, support Live Music, and Lets keep this thing Rolling?
Here’s the info:
Lively Up Yourself
performing will be:
Bosco aka Kwabena Jones,
Pidgin Droppings featuring Juggla,
and Lux Deville featuring PVD and 8thW1
Cecil’s Jazz Club
364 Valley Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-736-4800
www.cecilsjazzclub.com
Doors at 8:30pm
Show 9pm
All Ages
$10 cover
Pidgin Droppings upcoming show this month at Cecil’s Jazz Club
I’ll be playing with Pidgin Droppings this month at Cecil’s Jazz Club.
Wed. July 29th
doors 8:30
$10 cover
Pidgin Droppings will also be the backup band for j. chatmon, the opening act.
upcoming pidgin droppings gig!
Pidgin Droppings Gig at Cecil’s Jazz Club, July 29th. Stay Tuned for more info.
Pidgin Droppings Photos
Pidgin Droppings threw down at Legendary Cecil’s Jazz Club, Wednesday, June 10th.
It was a great show! Josh Goldfarb and Kerri Regan both took some photos to document the night, visually.
Here are just a few:
Pidgin Droppings Tonight at Cecil’s Jazz Club, 8pm
Tonight I’ll be playing guitar with Pidgin Droppings, which if you don’t know, is a 4 piece hip hop, reggae band performing the songs of Juggla (New Jersey Based Artist).
Doors open at 8pm,
Pardon the Stranger – 8:30pm
Pidgin Droppings – 9pm
Lux Deville- 10pm
Should be a great show!
I’m playing guitar with a new band.
My man, Juggla, has put a band together, and has asked me to play guitar with him. Pidgin droppings is hip hop/reggae/funk/afrobeat/psyche-rock. Juggla provides the lyricism, and we provide the live beats. there are solos, there is melodica, and it grooves.
check out our Gig!
May 1, 2009- guitar with Pidgin Droppings @ Loop Lounge, 373 Broadway, Passaic, NJ 07055
