Julian Fauth and James Thomson, Jazz and Blues, Piano, Voice and Bass

Julian Fauth and James Thomson are long-time musical collaborators within the Toronto blues and jazz scene. Fauth is a Juno Award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his pre-war barrelhouse blues style. James Thomson is a prominent bassist who has anchored Fauth’s rhythm section for nearly two decades.

Key Collaborative Highlights

Performance Residency: For many years, the duo performed together every Tuesday night at Gate 403 in Toronto.

Award-Winning Work: Thomson provided the bass lines for Fauth’s sophomore album, Ramblin’ Son, which won the Juno Award for Blues Recording of the Year in 2009.

Recording Projects: Thomson is credited as the bassist on several of Fauth’s major releases, including the critically acclaimed 2012 album Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right