Education
Born in New York in 1954, James studied shakuhachi with Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin and Yodo Kurahashi.
Born in New York in 1954, James studied shakuhachi with Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin and Yodo Kurahashi.
After receiving his master"s license (shihan level), he began teaching and performing throughout the United States. His shakuhachi dojo is centered in Portland, Maine. James" performances often juxtapose traditional Japanese meditative pieces (honkyoku) with electronic noise music
He frequently works with postmodern choreographers and butoh dancers.