About James Kahu
Kia Ora! I am international recording artist James Kahu from New Zealand although currently I am living here in Australia.
I guess you would describe my music as Smooth Jazz/ Funk/ Rock although I’ve been immersed in all styles of music being a bassplayer that I don’t really like to be put in a box. I’m unique haha.
I had a normal childhood although I was adopted so to me family is very import
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James Kahu
James Kahu - Singer/ Songwriter, Bass Player.
James Kahu
Bassist VocalistJames Kahu - Singer/ Songwriter, Bass Player.
So excited to announce my new instrumental album will be out on all major online platforms shortly. Please let me know what Genre or Style you think it should be under?!
Peace & love, JK.
My new single was released Xmas Day 2021. A perfect song to put on for your afternoon.
Peace & love, JK.
New Single out now on all major online stores!
Perfect for the Summer/ Winter afternoon.
Peace & love, JK.
Online music store CD Baby describes indie kiwi musician James Kahu’s sounds as ‘funk rock’ and says he’s a phenomenal singer and bass player.
James’ debut album through me, is now available on all major online retail stores and is expected to increase this DIY artist’s popularity without any major label backing.
Growing up in Glenfield, New Zealand and playing the bass since he was fifteen, James is well-known in New Zealand for his six-string, fretless, left-handed bass with unique carvings on the body of the bass guitar. It is the only one of its kind in New Zealand and there are only a handful around the world.
After doing his time in the New Zealand military, James took a leap of faith, throwing himself into his own music while working in his covers band, playing corporate functions and doing session recordings.
Through his own promotional efforts both locally and overseas, James has propelled his music onto the airwaves on radio stations in the USA, UK & Europe.
New Zealand artist promoter Gray Bartlett talks of the cross-pollinating of styles that James mixes throughout his debut album.
“James’ music has a distinct feel, based on melody and intensity with funky bass solos and quirky lyrics”, says Bartlett.
“It’s great to see a bass player using strong vocals and getting his own music out there. His sound is hard hitting funky like Dave Matthews with an upbeat feel along the lines of Jack Johnson or Ben Harper”.
James’ debut album, through me, features songs which range from reggae-infused Tequila & Lime (Lounge Mix), pop track Shut Yo Mouth, country style Take A Ride haunting ballad Sleep. James was also lucky enough to record some of his tracks with great producer Billy Chapin, Sound Mind Studios, Daytona Beach, Florida & a few tracks with Hip Hop producer Jonathan Swole Dumas in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. James also includes his first ever written song everything, which incorporates his signature bass jazz styles and was co-produced with help from Auckland’s Beaver Studios back in 2009. With his skilled song-writing and gutsy vocals, James pulls this eclectic mix together into a pleasurable experience which leaves you impressed with his powerful bass renderings.
Happy New Year!
Look with all the drama with Covid who knows what kind of year it will bring this year. I want to record again and I’d love to do a new music video, don’t know how or where but that’s the plan!
Peace & love, JK
Covid has kicked the crap out of this world but we are finally beating it so live music can resume.
Just getting all my chickens in a row to record new music, do a new music video and shows here in Australia.
Peace & love, JK
Merry Xmas to everyone and can’t wait to release some new music for you in 2020!
I must say a massive thank you to all of you that have been listening to my music too. Shut Yo Mouth has been sitting at Number 1 for around 5/6 months in the Dance music category!!!! Amazing.
Peace & love, JK.
Ok so it's been an interesting year / Summer this year.
On the verge of releasing my single 'Tequila & Lime' to the American market before your Summer finished!
Listen out to all major radio stations!!!!
Peace & love!
Kia ora everybody!
Thanks for taking the time to stumble across my page and hear my music!!
Been receiving some really great messages so I've upgraded so I can post more songs and annoy you all a lot more haha.
Take a listen and if you like it, buy it!
Peace & love, JK.
Filmed on location at The Kingslander, Kingsland. And One Tree Hill, Auckland, New Zealand. 2014.
A beautiful Winter's day in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hi there!!!
Thanks for subscribing to my page! Please also show me some love and check out my new album Let The Music Sing out now on iTunes and all major digital music stores.
New album Through Me will be available shortly!
Peace & love, JK.
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About James Kahu
Kia Ora! I am international recording artist James Kahu from New Zealand although currently I am living here in Australia.
I guess you would describe my music as Smooth Jazz/ Funk/ Rock although I’ve been immersed in all styles of music being a bassplayer that I don’t really like to be put in a box. I’m unique haha.
I had a normal childhood although I was adopted so to me family is very important as they keep me grounded and remind me that I’m still Jimmy from the block haha.
My Dad introduced all us kids to music and we all played the piano and I’m the only one that really carried through with music.
Music really took shape for me in High School. I was a drummer but there were too many drummers so I was asked if I would like to play the bass. So I picked it up and never put it down. Singing is something I did here and there and was never important until 2007 when I actually became a cocktail, bar, singer on a cruise ship and I thought, wow, this is cool!!
My goals would be to see myself write, record & know my own music was being played all around the world..
To me music is an emotion so the ultimate goal is to make people think, yeah I know exactly what you meant or what you were going through in that song.
Peace & love, JK
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