About Me
Bassist James Buckley, always on the cusp of current music, performs extensively with some of the most notable artists in the Midwest. Finally he strikes out on his own as a leader with the release of "Stitches". Accompanied in a trio setting by pianist Brian Nichols and drummer J.T. Bates, James displays his considerable chops as both a player and a composer. This debut is shining document of a seasoned jazz musician taking his musical life to another level. James currently leads popular Midwest bands such as Dubsack, Mystery Palace, Midwestern Standard Time, and formally co-lead experimental Mpls band Poor Line Condition. Nominated for bass player of the year in 2005 by the Minnesota Music Awards. Featured artist at the Sur Scene Jazz Festival 2004, 2005, and 2006, Mpls, St. Paul international film festival 2005, Sound Unseen music and film festiveal, 2004, 2005, and 2006, Bent International circuit-bending festival New York 2006, Los Angeles 2007, Minneapolis 2007. When James is was not leading his own ensembles, he has been heard within those of The Pines, Ryan Olcott, Benoit Delbecq, Pablo Cuerco, Willy Wisely, Ed Harcourt, Daniel Johnston, Michal Lewis, and Robert Skoro. James has had the privilege to record bass for Dosh, "Dosh"(Anti-con records), Robert Skoro, "That these things could be ours"(Yep Rock records), Mystery Palace, "Flags Forward"(Zod records), Mel Gibson and the Pants, "W/ Guitar"(TGNP records), Omaur Bliss,"Omaur Bliss", Poor Line Condition, "RYNLSN". Recently, he James recorded some bass for a few new albums for late 07', early 08': Roma de Luna, Chris Koza, I Self Devine... ::::::::::
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:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Bryan Nichols is a recent transplant back to the Twin Cities area. Born in Minneapolis, he moved to Chicago in 2001 upon completion of a degree in Genetics from
Iowa State University. In Chicago (and now Minneapolis) he kept a busy performing and recording schedule, but also taught, composed, and was actively
involved in a number of non-profit music organizations, including MusicAlive! and Urban Gateways. In 2004, he was selected to be a resident at
the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as part of Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead, a highly selective program for promising young jazz artists and composers. 2005
saw him traveling to Paris, France to perform at the Sons d'Hiver Festival, as well as Kerava, Finland, for the Kerava Jazz Festival. He has played with some of the world's finest musicians, including Anthony Cox, Steve Cole, Ernest Dawkins, Von Freeman, David Boykin, Nicole Mitchell, Jeff Parker, Oliver Lake, Dave King (of the Bad Plus) and Maurice Brown. Notable performances include venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, the famed Green Mill Cocktail lounge in Chicago, the 2001 and 2002 Chicago Humanities Festivals and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. ::::::::::
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:::::JT Bates can be seen regularly with Fat Kid Wednesdays, Anthony Cox's Regional Jazz Trio, Dean Magraw Trio, Low Blows, Carbon Carousel, Alpha Consumer, and "The Dollys", as well as appearing on many recordings coming out of the twin cities including: The Pines, Michel Portal, Tony Hymas, Kelly Rossum, John Gorka, Alex Ward, Face Candy (featuring Eyedea), and Gus O. Donnell. JT has appeared at many festivals in the United States, France, Germany, and Spain, and has shared the stage with the likes of: Baikida Carroll, Bo Ramsey, Evan Parker, Michael Formanek, "Midwestern Standard Time", and "Chuck Nelson".
