James Waples

Drums

James Waples is the youngest member of the Waples brothers, a family of musicians

well known to Sydney fans. A finalist at the 1994 Wangaratta drumming competition

James began his musical studies as a classical pianist before taking up the drums

10 years ago. Since graduating from the Jazz Studies course at the Sydney

Conservatorium. in 1994 his impeccable sense of time and extraordinary

musical sensitivity have made him a favourite with many top Australian musicians

such as Bernie McGann and Vince Jones.

You can watch James play as a member of the Mike Nock Trio concert as well as

'pop-up' performances with other musicians over the Festival weekend.