Exploring the intersection of music, business, and social advocacy at Louisiana State University.

I am a free range sound explorer. My music making encompasses many genres from homemade instruments, free improv under the name, Incense Merchants, pop tunes, software development, audio installations and soundtracks. 

Grew up playing piano. Listened to the stones then Bowie then the Talking Heads then Parliament funkadelic. That was through the 70s into the 80s. Throw in some Eno, Iggy and King Crimson. Went to music school, got into electronic music (not EDM). 

I’ve been the recording engineer for a university school of music for 20 years.

The Incense Merchants are an improvisational ensemble of fine art musicians. 

We have no plan, no guidelines in our music-making other than to listen intently
to where the music is going and to respond (or not) with the hope of 
creating a beautiful piece of music, an experience, a journey.

Right Brain Records is a non-profit label that promotes exploration of uncharted musical territories. Our Right Brain Music Podcast explores the realm of the musical unknown and artists who pitch their tents there.  Come along for the journey.

James is a composer, improviser, writer, and photographer.

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