James Morrison
There are a number of reasons you might use James Morrison as a model artist from which to learn about musicianship. Of course he is an incredibly accomplished player of every instrument he uses, as evidenced by the you- tube clips on this page, but he remains a model as a human being. He is generous in sharing the knowledge he has gained from a life-time's study. He is constantly innovating within his craft, for example in his helping develop the digital trumpet, and a hybrid piston and rotary valve trumpet he is developing with the European manufacturers Schagerl, and in his support for Sibelius music writing software. His performance approach is equally innovative in his insistence in playing for any audience, in any venue. He is as capable of playing large concert halls as in flash playing a hotel lobby or street corner. And despite all of his obvious skill as a musician, James balances his life with skill in boat craft and aviation. A truly amazing man.
Playing trumpet while accompanying himself on the piano
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James Morrison Computer Show: Demonstration of the digital trumpet
James Morrison Computer Show: Here James demonstrates multiphonics on the trombone and his great sense of humour. |
Mozart to Morrison: James demonstrates that the music is in the person, not what you play. James Morrison mozart on a garden hose
This link to a channel 9 interview includes James’s biography and advice to all musicians.
http://www.thebottomlinetv.com.au/interview/sneak-preview-james-morrison-interview/
http://www.thebottomlinetv.com.au/interview/sneak-preview-james-morrison-interview/