The Return of James Chance and The Contortions

from The Japan Times where Chance is kicking off a tour:

JAMES CHANCE IS BACK
Contort yourself, by any means necessary

By SUZANNAH TARTAN
Special to The Japan Times

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More recently, along with the re-release of both the Contortions' studio albums and a few bootlegs on the indie label Tiger Style, Chance has been recording again. A Japanese-only release, "Melt Yourself Down," coincide with his upcoming Japan tour and a jazz album, "Down and Dirty," is coming out shortly in the United States. Chance has also reunited with the original Contortions (Jody Harris, Pat Place, Eric Sanko and Don Christiansen) to play the festival circuit, most notably at All Tomorrow's Parties in the U.K., and the shows in Japan.

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