About this event
ConcertJames Brown's Art Of Anthem Ensemble
November 1 & 2 @ 8:00 PM
James Brown-guitar,
Hannah Barstow-vocals/piano,
Clark Johnston -bass,
Ethan Ardelli-drums
James Brown is one of Canada’s most talented and versatile musicians. As a guitarist, composer and educator, he has produced five acclaimed recordings of original music. Marrying his extensive background in classical performing and composing with jazz, he has created a unique musical space for himself. He has performed with many leading artists and ensembles including The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sound Streams Canada and Can Stage. His full scale composition “The Mosley Street Suite” was premiered at Koerner Hall in August 2021 and his fifth studio album “Anthem For Everyone” (featuring Aline Homzy, Hannah Barstow and Clark Johnston, was released on NGP records in July of 2025. This recording marks the composers debut as a lyricist. Other recordings have featured Don Thompson, Quinsin Nachoff, Jim Vivian, Anthony Michelli, Andrew Downing, John Obercian and Ernie Tollar. James’ composition article “The Grundgestalt Concept” was published in the July 2023 issue of Downbeat Magazine. James also appears on two recent recordings with bassist Mike Milligan. (“Six Plus Four” and “This” on Millimuse Records) These collaborative duo albums include originals and arrangements by James as well as free jazz. James’ 2022 release “Song Within the Story” (NGP Records) and features guest tenor sax giant Mike Murley and has received world wide radio play and has been critically acclaimed.