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James Waples - Drums

James was brought up in a family of musicians and from the age of six began studying classical piano and drums. He has recently completed the jazz course at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where he studied with recognised Australian drummers such as Gordan Rhythmiester, David Goodman, Andrew Dickerson, and overseas with Clarence Penn (New York). He was also a finalist in the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz drum competition in 2005.

James has performed with many of Australia's premier jazz musicians such as Mike Nock, Bernie McGann, Dale Barlow, Sean Wayland, James Muller and Vince Jones. He is currently involved with original projects with groups such as the Mike Nock Trio, Bernie Mcgann Quartet, Waples Bros Band, Jackson Harrison Quartet, Farfinkel Pugowski, The Three Omegas, Divine Dialects, Roil, and Simon Ferenci Quartet.

James has performed reguarly in Sydney's top jazz venues such as the Sound Lounge, The Basement and Excelsior Hotel.

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