Ingrid James - Passionfruit
Female Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Sax, Trumpet
 

        

"Ingrid James, whose note-perfect delivery and depth of lyrical expression, has elevated her into the elite of Australia's musical talents." Steve Robertson, Portland Observer 2012

A singer with a voice that's been described as chocolate: rich, dark and smooth.

"If this were the 50's Jazz era, Ingrid James would be performing alongside other greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
She is by far one of the best jazz vocalists I have ever worked with.
It's time for America to know and welcome this remarkable award winning Australian jazz vocalist."

 BILL WATROUS, USA

Ingrid James is one of Queensland's leading Jazz Vocalists appearing regularly in Jazz festivals throughout the country
including the Brisbane Festival (Spiegeltent), Jazz Queensland's Valley Jazz Festival, Devonport Jazz Festival Tasmania,
Manly Jazz Festival Sydney, Noosa International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival, Gold Coast,
Bellingen, Kiama and Ambiwerra Jazz Festivals to name but a few.

Her performances on ABC national television including soloist with the Queensland Orchestra together with appearances in
European and US venues such as The Blue Note in Monte Carlo, the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles and the Pizza Express,
Soho & 606 Clubs in London have confirmed a reputation described by the Sydney Morning Herald as

"fearless and gifted-a Jazz singer for whom the songs are there to be teased, flirted with and milked for all their improvisational potential".

Ingrid's recorded albums have attracted worldwide acclaim including

"a probable for the best ten list..comes as a most challenging and welcome vocal surprise"

by Cadence Magazine in New York and ABC Limelight Magazine's review described her album Circumflex as

"hitting the mark with a mixture of classics, jazz standards and contemporary tunes" and

"recalls Betty Carter's sublime bent about notes, while Devil May Care is one of the finest I've heard.."

Other reviews acknowledge the heartfelt warmth and intimate style that characterize her performances. Tony Backhouse, New Zealand composer, vocal arranger, singer & author says "Ingrid James floats and swings effortlessly through the changes with a tone of honey. As well as great technique, there's an engaging warmth to her delivery like a close friend smiling at you". David Bentley, journalist says "You've probably heard these songs before - but never like this. Thoughtful, inventive and, above all, swinging, Ingrid squeezes every line for nuance and meaning. The impeccable phrasing and accurate intonation come almost as a bonus."
 

 

“Ingrid James floats and swings effortlessly through the changes with a tone of honey. 
As well as great technique, there’s an engaging warmth to her delivery like a close friend smiling at you.”   Tony Backhouse, Sydney

"Now and again we have the pleasure of experiencing something refreshing in the musical performance.  For too long now we had to endure the irritatingly unmusical warblings by the legends in their own lunchtime (so called) singers, so it is a great delight to listen to Ingrid performing some good songs with enjoyable, intelligent musical style.  Bravo Ingrid and more power to you....” Maestro Tommy Tycho