Playing the Changes: A Musician's Memoir

by Colin James

232 pages, Hardcover

Published September 22, 2026

About the author

Colin James worked as a political journalist in Wellington for half a century from 1969, which included tracking the development and evolution of the Closer Economic Relations agreement. He participated in the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum from its inception in 2004 until 2019. He has published eight books.

Reviews

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I truly loved this book! Colin James is a true musician in purest form. Moments shared are more than glimpses into Colin James past and present, but that of one of Canada's own.
Pages turned and turned effortlessly! Throughout his story there is music, and so much heart.