In 2001 James toured the USA, visiting the World Rhythm Festival in Seattle, master drummer Abdoul Doumbia in Boulder, Bhikkhu and Waduda (owners of the record label New Earth Records) in Santa Fe, benefit concerts for Babatunde Olantunji in New York, Arthur Hulls home in Santa Cruz, the Remo drum factory in Valencia, and finally to Arthur Hulls drum workshop (playshop) in Los Angeles. This gallery accompanies the narrative found on the USA 2001 pages.