James White Concert History

1) James Chance alias James White, a veteran of New York's avant-garde no wave scene, recast his seminal band the Contortions as a parody of a soul band, albeit one incorporating the rhythms of disco and funk rather than R&B. Thus, Chance became James White (as a nod to James Brown), the Contortions became the Blacks, and his music, previously a twisted, experimental brand of avant-jazz, became a disco/funk/free jazz hybrid. As bizarre as the fusion of Albert Ayler and Giorgio Moroder might sound.

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Upcoming James White Tours & Concerts

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Experimental
Funk
Disco
No Wave
Trop Rock
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2024 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2014 1 concert
1980 1 concert

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