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James Collins
During his stay at Temple University, James had the honor of studying with jazz greats including Terell Stafford, Bruce Barth, Dick Oatts, Elio Villafranca and others. James also kept very busy as a performer during this time, performing with many great artists including Rodney Green, Byron Landham, Steve Fidyk, Mike Boone, Grant Stewart, Vince Cherico, Mike Merrit, and more.
James is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Jazz studies at Temple University, while privately studying classical music with Marja Kaisla, and composing music for his own group.
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Horizons Quartet: Horizons Quartet
by Mike Jurkovic
Quite often it's not so much the music itself that compels you to sit and listen but the feeling the music stirs within. You begin to recall moments from the past that have made you feel of a certain place and time when things were just a bit more either out there or, as in the case of tenor/soprano saxophonist Dan Wilkins debut Horizons Quartet in a bit more safer, steadier space. That's not to imply that the ...
read morePianist James Collins With Steve Wilson, Victor Lewis & More - April 10 In Philadelphia - One Night Only - Free!
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Rising Star Pianist James Collins April 10, 3pm. FREE! Featuring: Steve Wilson Victor Lewis David Wong Noah Hocker First Presbyterian Church 35 West Chelten Ave. Philadelphia, PA 1914 (215) 843-8811 About James Collins James Collins is a young up-and-coming jazz pianist and composer in the jny: Philadelphia area. Born into a musical family, James was exposed to great music of all genres from a ...
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