James Waterman

percussionist | composer | teaching artist

 

Works

 

Abacus

A colorful, bombastic ride written for orchestra, featuring rhythmic concepts from South Indian Classical Music mixed with American pop and jazz.

Orbits

A duet for synthesizers inspired by Ghanaian xylophone music and minimalist music styles, with polyrhythms and syncopations weaved throughout. With MIDI triggered visuals designed by Eric Heep.

The Elephant King

A groove-filled sonic exploration of Indian and Ghanaian influences, featuring Sargam vocal syllables and a wide variety of polyrhythmic ideas.

Smiling

A singer-songwriter EP influenced by classic rock, pop, punk, soul, and dance music.

Side by Side

A duet for frame drum and tabla exploring concepts of tihai and theme and variations.