James Osborne - Playtime

Since moving to Melbourne in early 2008, after performing with Jazz greats throughout Canada, James has played with well known Melbourne musicians and has used the recording of Playtime as a chance to pay tribute to his mentors and influences. The material on Playtime includes works from an often neglected but fruitful time in American jazz, the 1990s. Songs like Mr. Cool Breeze by Donald Harrison and in God We Trust by percussionist Winard Harper helped shape James' appreciation for Jazz music. The group features Tamara Murphy on bass, Simon Mavin on piano, Christophe Genoux on tenor and Brae Grimes on trumpet.