Jose James

Overview

Jose James blends sexy jazz with drum 'n' bass. But stay with us — this isn't Skrillex with a saxophone. It's more like Gil Scott-Heron with turntables and a time machine. James makes jazz for the electronic and hip-hop generation, fusing '70s jazz soul with modern influences, new technology and his own smooth vocals.

Last year James made a fleeting visit to Australia to play Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Sydney's Future Now show, and this month he's returning to command the dumpling-scented and beer-stained Standard. It's a fitting venue for the musician to present his brand new album No Beginning No End, an album which has really allowed James to dust off the remains of the jazz singer tag and show him for the genre-blending spearhead that he is. If you like your jazz dirty and your DnB barely recognisable, expect only good things.