I know that James had one of the first Grundig reel to reel recorders in Ballymena at the time, and made numerous recordings - where they may be now I don't know - i'll try to find out if anyone has some.
I came across a recording that my younger brother and I made 10 years ago( James taught him many traditional tunes, and he was a very good mandolin player).
I must try to figure out how to get it onto CD.
I do have a few photos of James and my Dad.
When I visited Widnes a few years ago, after James had died, I was amazed at the number of people who knew and respected him - apparantly he was a good influence on other muscians.
I was treated with great respect just because he was my Uncle!
I have asked Rose to record herself playing a selection of old traditional tunes - my favourite is "Peter Street"
James and Dad played at Irish dance Competitions, and once james choose to play"Turkey in the Straw".
This incurred the wrath of one of the Adjudicators, who commented rather sarcastically that this was no place to play American tunes,
James took great delight in referring him to his copy of Book of Kells Traditional music, which included the tune among it's contents.
Juast another example of Irish music being exported to the USA, and claimed as their own.
I suspect that James did the whole thing deliberately !