- Formed
- 1977
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- ZE Records
- Discography
- 10 albums
Biography
James Chance and the Contortions is a jazz group, formed in 1977 in New York City. Members include James Chance. Record labels: ZE Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Buy” (1979) to “The Flesh Is Weak” (2016).
James Chance and the Contortions (initially known simply as Contortions, a spin-off group is called James White and the Blacks) was a musical group led by saxophonist and vocalist James Chance, formed in 1977. They were a central act of New York City's downtown no wave music scene in the late 1970s, and were featured on the influential compilation No New York (1978).
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Members
Discography
Studio and live albums
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Frequently asked questions
What are James Chance and the Contortions's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Buy (1979), Live Aux Bains Douches (1980), Live in New York (1981), Soul Exorcism (1991) and Lost Chance (1995).
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