Background
Franklin, James Ashley was born on February 14, 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Raymond Aubrey and Valda Jean Franklin.
Franklin, James Ashley was born on February 14, 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Raymond Aubrey and Valda Jean Franklin.
Bachelor of Music with honors, University Sydney, 1982. Master of Music with honors, University Sydney, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, University Sydney, 1998.
Master Performer, International Shakuhachi Research Center, Tokyo, 1996.
Research assistant, lecturer University Sydney, Australia, 1987—1989, 1991—1993. Senior lecturer music technical University Western Sydney, 1994—2003.
Member of Australian Shakuhachi Society (performing ensemble leader 2002-2003), Australian Performing Rights Association, Australian Music Center (full composer member), Musicians Union Australia.
Married Margit Spaeth, December 18, 1991.