James Annett is a multi-instrumentalist and composer currently based in Montreal. His music explores the intersections between diverse styles of music including jazz, contemporary and experimental rock music His artistic practice is based in improvisation and also incorporates dance and interactivity. He has performed alongside Roscoe Mitchell, Malcolm Goldstein, as a member of the Ratchet Orchestra and in his trio Say Spirit with Colin Fisher and Josh Cole. He performs regularly at events and festivals in Canada including FIMAV, Suoni Per Il Popolo and the Off Jazz Festival.
James Annett est un multi-instrumentiste et compositeur vivant à Montréal. Sa musique explore et fusionne divers horizons stylistiques, dont le jazz, la musique contemporaine et le rock expérimental. Sa pratique artistique s’articule autour de l’improvisation, la danse, avec l’ajout occasionnel de dispositifs électroniques. James s’est produit aux côtés de Roscoe Mitchell et de Malcolm Goldstein, ainsi qu’en tant que membre du Ratchet Orchestra et de son trio Say Spirit, avec Colin Fisher et Josh Cole. On peut l’entendre régulièrement dans différents festivals au Canada, dont le FIMAV, Suoni Per Il Popolo et L'Off Jazz de Montréal.