Upcoming premieres and works-in-progress include a new cello/bass duet for Vancouver’s Novo ensemble, and a new work with Restless and choreographer Claire French for solo dancer and cello, to be premiered at EDAM in Spring 2015. James is also an active researcher in the field of generative music, music psychology, and computer-assisted composition (CAC), having recently obtained his Ph.D. in the field from Simon Fraser University.