Some say “the clothes make the man,” but in the world of organ performance, this is hardly ever true. The clothes of a professional musician like James Walker are only one of the many tools used to heighten and enrich the concert experience.
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Just a few words used to describe one of the most exciting performing professionals of the 1990s — James Walker, Concert Organist. Let him make your next event a quotable performance.
“Walker’s playing of Jean Guillou’s Sagas 1 and 6 was full of intense power…” — Los Angeles >
James and Cherry Rhodes on the rood screen, pre-renovation
We closed down the Church the day after the Second Sunday of Easter, 1991. For the 5-6 month time of renovation, we worshipped in the Forum — >
What a thrill it was to be in the presence of this giant of peace, justice and reconciliation. I was awe-struck. This first visit was during the time that Apartheid was still very much the law of the land in South Africa. All Saints and the Anglican Church in South Africa had established a relationship, working together to help dismantle that system of extreme oppression. So, this visit was a celebration of that relationship and a re-commitment to the cause. It was the first time the All Saints choirs learned and sang "Nkosi Sikelel 'iAfrica". At each of the Archbishop's visit, over the years, I always remember his kindness and appreciation of the musicians. So very gracious.
The mind of a professional has a great deal to do with attitude. A lifetime of training, study and practice builds an attitude of excellence and a tolerance for only the very best in program and performance.
James Walker has this kind of attitude. And, >