The World According to James

The World According to James is a near-perfect blend of great solos, superb compositions and arrangements, and enough wackiness never to tire – Cadence

James Greening’s earthy, confident, energetic and witty trombone is one of the defining sounds of Sydney Jazz… He always makes a statement when he blows his horn – about absolutely loving and digging music – Lucky Oceans, ABC

Australia’s leading jazz trombonist, James Greening’s work with such leading ensembles as Ten Part Invention, Wanderlust, The catholics, The Umbrellas and the Australian Art Orchestra is renowned.

With The World According to James, formed 17 years ago, he further showcases his skills as a bandleader and composer, presenting music with all the qualities of ingenuity, wit and vigor long associated with his work as a soloist. Teaming up with three high-calibre, long-term musical colleagues, WATJ are an exhilarating live experience.

Join one of Sydney’s best loved jazz quartets in this, their first performance in 2009 at The Sound Lounge!

Perhaps the most telling hallmark of Greening’s project is the way devices from all styles and periods of jazz are allowed to collide with a strapping modernism. It’s just part of the journey – John Shand