James, Stafford. Collection 2001-2005

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James, Stafford. Collection 2001-2005

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Stafford James, bassist and composer. James' career started in the 1970s and he plays classical and jazz music. He is unique because he plays the melodies, thereby making the bass the lead instrument. The Stafford James papers contain compact discs, press kits, and scores.

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Stafford James was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1946. Stafford James lives with his wife, Claudine, in Paris, France. From the description of Stafford James collection, 2001-2005 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 606007135 Stafford James was born in Evanston, Illinois, in 1946. He entered the Air Force in 1965. When he was stationed in Biloxi, he bought a bass but was refused lessons because it was inappropriate for a white man ...