James Wall is a trombonist and vocalist based in New Orleans and is the trombonist for the Dukes of Dixieland, who perform nightly on Steamboat Natchez. Born in London, England, James moved to the United States at age five and was raised in Richmond, Virginia, before moving to Tampa, Florida, for high school and college. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in Trombone Performance from the University of South Florida. 

Wall has performed at the International Trombone Festival, Jazz à Vienne Festival, Barranquilla Jazz Festival, Suncoast Jazz Festival, French Quarter Fest, and Clearwater Jazz Holiday. He has shared the stage with many notable musicians including Wycliffe Gordon, John Allred, Stephen Walker, and Ronell Johnson. 

James has always been inspired by New Orleans music. With his father, grandparents, and much of his family and ancestry connected to New Orleans, the city’s musical traditions have always been an important part of his musical identity. His main musical influences include New Orleans jazz, church music, and the musicians he has met and learned from throughout both the New Orleans and Central Florida music scene. 

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