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Hudis James

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Genre/Tags: JAZZ: Jazz VocalsmEASY LISTENING: Crooners/Vocalsm

With the release of his debut vocal album â??The Magic of Hudis Jamesâ? multi-faceted musician and cultural day-tripper Hudis James completes a musical journey that has taken him to worlds both frightening and blissful throughout his storied and rub [+]With the release of his debut vocal album â??The Magic of Hudis Jamesâ? multi-faceted musician and cultural day-tripper Hudis James completes a musical journey that has taken him to worlds both frightening and blissful throughout his storied and rubble-strewn career.

After landing in Portland, OR. in the 80â??s he gained renown under the name of Jeff Hudis as a relentless, uncompromising drummer and vocalist in the rough-hewn, notorious roots-rock trio The Razorbacks. Through the release of three albums and constant touring both in the US and abroad The Razorbacks gained prominence as one of the regions leading party-rock outfits. As the early 90â??s dawned so did the demise of the band as the ravages of the rock nâ?? roll lifestyle began to take their toll. Leaving Portland for a myriad of placesâ?¦..Los Angeles, Austin and Atlanta among them Hudis James eventually settled in Seattle for the balance of the 90â??s where he continued to gamble with his uncertain future pursuing the frail dreams of rock stardom and fame during the angst laden so-called â??grungeâ? era for which Seattle had become the spiritual and geographic center.

Hudis James continued to toil in obscurity with a countless array of bands playing in and around the Seattle area including the rockabilly-tinged trio THE DISRUPTORS which included ex-Screaminâ?? Jay Hawkins guitarist Henry Cooper and Fiona Apple bassist Keith Lowe.

After many a long night the legendary Queen Anne hill piano bar SORRY CHARLIES became Hudis James's final resting place and living room where he soon became a regular performer and fixture. It was here that Hudis Jamesâ?? transformation from rock drum bum to crooner lounge lizard was initiated and eventually became complete. Since moving back to Portland in the late 90â??s Hudis James has continued to perform both as a singer and musician with several musical entities. In addition to â??The Magic of Hudis Jamesâ? Hudis James performs with guitarist Steven James Wright in the psychedelic guitar/drums duo the AYAHUASCA BROTHERS as well as with several other groups including the Aaron Black band and the infamous and unpredictable BILLY KENNEDY AND FRIENDS.

â??The Magic of Hudis Jamesâ? exists as a musical monument to the spirit and grandeur of the li

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Title	Kind	Price	Preview	Edit & Buy	Buy Only
I've Never Been Hurt By a One Night Stand		$2.49
Kitty Kat		$2.49
Life With a Beautiful Woman		$2.49
No Excuses		$2.49
No More Pain		$2.49
River of Love		$2.49
Street of Pain		$2.49
The Way That You Dance		$2.49
Turquoise Green and Copper Penny Brown		$2.49
You Can Have Me Anytime You Want		$2.49

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