James Brittan {Frisky London}James was nominated in 1995 Grammys for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, Best R&B Album, and Best R&B
song for his CD Thank You Lady

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James (Frisky London/J. London)


For thirty plus years James has committed himself to being the best he could be, by honing the musical talents that were ever present since he was very young. James Brittan was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. At age six, he began studying music theory; his innate understanding of harmony enabled him to adapt to the piano very quickly. At age ten, a second instrument was introduced - a trumpet. James landed #1 spots in both his junior high and high school bands. Recognizing his desire for music, the church offered James the opportunity to exercise his creativity by expressing himself publicly. He went on to perform with several church and high school choirs.
The hustling entertainer organized his first R & B group, THE ELEMENT OF SOUL, where the group entered a citywide talent show and earned the GOLD MEDAL FOR FIRST PLACE. To honor the hardworking teenager, James was invited to perform at the 1972 Inner City Expo in Columbus, Ohio. While attending college at Fairmont State in West Virginia, James quickly became a reputable solo act, gracing the West Virginia coffee house circuit. As he became an iconic fixture on the campus, he added other musicians due to excellent rapport with campus club owners.
After graduating in 1977, a new area began, boosting James' professional career. He was fortunate enough to get a once in a lifetime opportunity where he traveled with the International records artists, THE O'JAYS as a roadie on their 20th anniversary tour. James also performed on Black Entertainment Television (BET) "Bobby Jones' Gospel Show" hosted by Grammy Award winning Dr. Bobby Jones. James cut his first three gospel singles, "Everlasting Life", "Jesus Stepped into my Life" and "Do What You Will." A 1982 vocal appearance with the gospel studio group, PROJECT LIFE, offered James radio exposure, including 52 stations and a Billboard review of the song "Everlasting Life". His 1988 release, "Do What You Will", co written by Rodney Sutton, received attention and airplay by the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) on RADIO ONE, throughout the United Kingdom.
James' debut CD, records on Uncle Fats Records, was reviewed and featured on 22 radio stations in Canada and the USA. The video of "THANK YOU, LADY" was previewed on BET and SOUL BEAT in Oakland and San Francisco, California.
The 1994 Jazz release of 2nd View Records' CD, "REFLECTIONS" by the P. Raney Coalition, featured James' vocal and cat talents on the title track, "REFLECTIONS" and on the remake of the STYLISTICS "People Make the World Go Round". The album made its way into 60 - plus jazz markets across the USA. The 1994/95 releases of UK Compilations, "SOUL'D TOGETHER #3 and #4", received reviews from many UK magazines, along with Germany and Japan through the London based label, About Time Records.
In the early 90s, James acquired the nickname, Frisky London. His long time musician buddies said James was always on the move aka Frisky while the name " London" was a play on his given last name, Brittan. He has since became "J. London" as the novice phases of his musical career have transitioned into a fully developed knowledge of how it's done - his sound, more polished and seasoned!
The pinnacle of James' accomplishments was when J London was nominated in the 1995 Grammys for BEST R & B MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE, BEST R & B ALBUM and BEST R & B SONG for his CD "Thank You, Lady." He was also nominated in the Composing and Arrangement field, Engineering Field and as co-producer in BIG BORNS "SLAUGHTER HOUSE" for the best Soul Rap category.

His most recent CD project is entitled "STOP ON BY", recorded on Uncle Fats Records/Uniband Music.

James "J. London" Brittan
614-253-5994
Jambritt9@aol.com

Timothy Middleditch

Born and raised in the artistic western Canada island of Salt Springs, BC where such recognized people like Randy Bachman of BTO, Oprah's spiritual guru Eckhart Tolle, author Robert Bateman and Star Trek's Patrick Stewart also call home. His eclectic ethnic backgrounds of Hawaiian, Native American and Irish also have influenced his love of songwriting and poetry.
Tim is a published poet and children's book author as well as contributed articles in numerous regional newspapers. His first publications occurred when he was an English teacher for half a decade in South Korea of adaptations of Greek mythology for students to comprehend English as a second language. Currently, Tim's youngest daughter is following in her Dad's footsteps by also teaching in South Korea. While living in Southeast Asia, Tim spent lots of time as a bohemian traveler to Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Russia and numerous European landmarks where many of his songs and written inspirations have developed. The Trans-Siberia train trip from China to Europe was a favorite adventure. His top three travel memories when asked have been Katmandu in Nepal, the DMZ between North and South Korea and the Versailles in Paris.
When creating songs, Tim's ideas often come from special connections, strong emotions and/or experiences. This quiet yet confident lyrist usually is all encompassing with lyrics, music integration, video concepts and audience perceptions. Tim and his current musical partner connected while Tim was managing a family owned holistic health clinic in the free spirit suburb of Columbus, Ohio called Clintonville/Worthington areas called Wholistic Acupressure. His son is the acupressure therapist and his eldest daughter assists while finishing her PhD studies at The Ohio State University.
Musical inspirations for Tim include Bruce Cockburn, Richard Thompson, Tim Buckley, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Literary inspirations are Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, Kerouac, Yeats, Keats and Dylan Thomas. Tim loves the outdoors and is an avid Birder and cyclist often cycling to and from his health clinic when weather permits. He most recently has been doing voice over work for a distinguished professor at The Ohio State University.

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Timothy Middleditch is a published writer of Children's Picture books and poetry. Tim also began to write songs as teenager. Tim is the Manager of an Acupuncture Clinic in Columbus Ohio



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