Cecil Edwin James (1913–1999) was an English bassoonist raised in a musical family. He studied at the Royal College of Music, earning a scholarship, and debuted with the London Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, he played in prominent orchestras and was known for his skillful reed-making. James was not formally a teacher but occasionally took students. He had a notable temperament but became more accommodating in later life. He favored antique instruments and performed with renowned musicians, including his wife, adding to his legacy in classical music.
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Meaning of the name - Cecil
Blind, noble, victorious
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Cecil James belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: London
Educated At: Royal College of Music
Occupation: bassoonist
Spouses: Natalie Caine
Employers: Queen's Hall Orchestra | London Symphony Orchestra | Royal Air Force Central Band | New Symphony | Philharmonia Orchestra | London Baroque Ensemble | Dennis Brain Quintet
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 10, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 10, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 10, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Aries 13 | 20 Aries 50 | 8 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 16 | 26 Capricorn 17 | 27 Cancer 12 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 31 | 24 Pisces 5 | 13 Leo 34 |
| Venus | 11 Taurus 31 | 13 Taurus 34 | 25 Gemini 19 |
| Mars | 8 Pisces 52 | 0 Aries 41 | 2 Gemini 12 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 36 | 16 Cancer 33 | 9 Capricorn 25 |
| Saturn | 2 Gemini 9 | 6 Aries 39 | 15 Gemini 44 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 6 | 29 Taurus 13 | 5 Aquarius 23 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 13 | 2 Aries 33 | 26 Cancer 14 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 10 | 5 Aquarius 21 | 0 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 2 Aries 27 | 6 Pisces 53 | 26 Pisces 27 |
| Ketu | 2 Libra 27 | 6 Virgo 53 | 26 Virgo 27 |
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