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JAMES CAMMACK In a feature article on James Cammack, Bass Player Magazine reviewer Richard
Johnston nicknamed James, who was at the time a Chicago resident, “Chicago fire,” for his hard-
driving, creative approach to playing both acoustic and electric bass. At rehearsals of even the most
complicated jazz pieces, Cammack just puts a finger on his instrument to find the key, asks for the
general feel, and takes off. An extremely sensitive player, Cammack is an excellent sideman and his
own solos demonstrate both virtuosity and musicality.
It’s no wonder. For the past 28 years, James Cammack has performed continuously with legendary
pianist Ahmad Jamal. Cammack has visited more than 30 countries backing Jamal and has also
toured with singer Nancy Wilson, tubist Howard Johnson, and singer Vanessa Rubin. He has
performed in some of the world’s most famous jazz clubs such as the Village Vanguard in New York
City and Yoshi’s in San Francisco; and major jazz festivals, including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Italy’
s Umbria Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.
Cammack has several recordings with Ahmad Jamal under his belt, including Rossiter Road
(Atlantic), which reached the number-five position on the jazz chart billboard and the last release is It’
s Magic(Dreyfus). There is also a new dvd just released, Ahmad Jamal Live In Baalbeck. He has
also recorded with pianist Chris Neville, Russian actress Natalia Nazorova, tubist Howard Johnson,
and Senegal super star, Youssou N’Dour name a few.
A piano and trumpet student in his early years, Cammack is largely self-taught. He became
interested in playing the bass through an uncle who was also a professional musician. Later, by the
recommendation of a high school teacher, Cammack was accepted into the West Point jazz band
following an audition. During his stint in the military, Cammack had ample opportunity to play
weddings, shows, and jazz gigs in the New York area and learned his trade. A great music
associate, pianist and mentor, the late Frank Richmond, mentioned Cammack’s name to Ahmad
Jamal, who snapped him up right after West Point.
James Cammack is a brilliant performer and offers the highest caliber of jazz, R&B and almost any
style music out there.
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Johnston nicknamed James, who was at the time a Chicago resident, “Chicago fire,” for his hard-
driving, creative approach to playing both acoustic and electric bass. At rehearsals of even the most
complicated jazz pieces, Cammack just puts a finger on his instrument to find the key, asks for the
general feel, and takes off. An extremely sensitive player, Cammack is an excellent sideman and his
own solos demonstrate both virtuosity and musicality.
It’s no wonder. For the past 28 years, James Cammack has performed continuously with legendary
pianist Ahmad Jamal. Cammack has visited more than 30 countries backing Jamal and has also
toured with singer Nancy Wilson, tubist Howard Johnson, and singer Vanessa Rubin. He has
performed in some of the world’s most famous jazz clubs such as the Village Vanguard in New York
City and Yoshi’s in San Francisco; and major jazz festivals, including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Italy’
s Umbria Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.
Cammack has several recordings with Ahmad Jamal under his belt, including Rossiter Road
(Atlantic), which reached the number-five position on the jazz chart billboard and the last release is It’
s Magic(Dreyfus). There is also a new dvd just released, Ahmad Jamal Live In Baalbeck. He has
also recorded with pianist Chris Neville, Russian actress Natalia Nazorova, tubist Howard Johnson,
and Senegal super star, Youssou N’Dour name a few.
A piano and trumpet student in his early years, Cammack is largely self-taught. He became
interested in playing the bass through an uncle who was also a professional musician. Later, by the
recommendation of a high school teacher, Cammack was accepted into the West Point jazz band
following an audition. During his stint in the military, Cammack had ample opportunity to play
weddings, shows, and jazz gigs in the New York area and learned his trade. A great music
associate, pianist and mentor, the late Frank Richmond, mentioned Cammack’s name to Ahmad
Jamal, who snapped him up right after West Point.
James Cammack is a brilliant performer and offers the highest caliber of jazz, R&B and almost any
style music out there.
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
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INFO AND BOOKING
COCO PRODUCTIONS, Inc.
P. O. BOX 114
LANSING, IL 60438
Phone: 708-474-3741
Cell. 708-527-5985
E-Mail: coco@cocoprojazz.com
COCO PRODUCTIONS, Inc.
P. O. BOX 114
LANSING, IL 60438
Phone: 708-474-3741
Cell. 708-527-5985
E-Mail: coco@cocoprojazz.com
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