James Behrens, Ph.D. is a musician and freelance producer living in San Diego, California.
Available for gigs, studio sessions, recording and mixing, private instruction, etc.
James (at) BehrensMusic (dot) com
Thursday Night Jazz at Zel's resumes Dec 30
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Saxophone, guitar, bass, harmonica, percussion, piano, banjo, drums, etc.
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Recording session production, engineering and mixing
New Studio Recordings
I have been working on two new The Aquatic Ape Theory recording projects:
The first is "Wanderlust", written during a period of extensive international travel.
Here is a sample, a rough mix of "Azul". All sounds by James Behrens.
The other is "Carmina Maria", a song cycle in an open guitar tuning,
composed during long months at sea in the Norwegian Arctic.
This is the third movement. All sounds by James Behrens.
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Here are some takes from a recent jazz session...
James Behrens on saxophone w/ Calvin Showley (b) and Joe Hager (d)
Recorded Dec 3, 2010 by JB at Casa Azul, Del Mar CA
Caravan (Ellington/Mills/Tizol)
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Fly Me To The Moon (Howard)
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Smoke Rings (Gifford/Washington)
St. Thomas (Rollins)
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click on the image below for some Stephie Piper songs...
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I revisited the Nick Z EP I recorded last year to prepare
instrumental mixes for the sountrack of an upcoming film project.
Here's a sample: "4ya"
It features Nick Z on guitar, Lisa DiFonzo on vocals, Bryan Difabio's beats,
and I played bass, keys, and sax.
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Follow the links down at the bottom for more audio
Upcoming Performances
Friday, Nov 5: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach CA, 9-10 pm
Saxophone and percussion with Labour of Love UB40 Tribute
Saturday, Nov 6: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 8-10 pm
Jazz saxophone duo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass
Sunday, Nov 7: Bindu Yoga Studio, Del Mar CA, 9:15 am
Live accompaniment to a yoga session. Fingerstyle guitar, harmonica, etc.
Thursday, Nov 11: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:30-10 pm
Jazz saxophone duo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass and featuring Ayana Johnson on vocals
Thursday, Nov 18: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:30-10 pm
Jazz saxophone duo, with Antär Martin on upright bass
Sunday, Nov 21: Bindu Yoga Studio, Del Mar CA, 9:15 am
Live accompaniment to a yoga session. Fingerstyle guitar, harmonica, etc.
Sunday, Nov 28: Bindu Yoga Studio, Del Mar CA, 9:15 am
Live accompaniment to a yoga session. Fingerstyle guitar, harmonica, etc.
Thursday, Dec 2: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:00-9:30 pm
Jazz saxophone combo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass and featuring Ayana Johnson on vocals
Friday, Dec 3: Nick's at the Pier, Ocean Beach CA, 10 pm
Sitting in on saxophone and percussion with the Califarians (reggae)
Thursday, Dec 9: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:30-10 pm
Jazz saxophone combo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass and featuring Ayana Johnson on vocals
Thursday, Dec 16: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:30-10 pm
Jazz saxophone duo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass
Saturday, Dec 18: Stage, Gaslamp, San Diego CA, 7 pm
Saxophone and percussion with Stratos soul / funk combo
Saturday, Dec 18: Longboards, Pacific Beach CA, 10 pm
Saxophone and percussion with Labour of Love UB40 Tribute
Sunday, Dec 19: Bindu Yoga Studio, Del Mar CA, 9:15 am
Live accompaniment to a yoga session. Fingerstyle guitar, harmonica, etc.
Thursday, Dec 30: Zel's, Del Mar CA, 7:30-10 pm
Jazz saxophone duo, with Calvin Showley on upright bass
Links to current and recent projects:
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