James Low is mentioned in Los Angeles Times notices as conductor and artistic director for several American Opera Company productions. The company performed at the Assistance League Playhouse, Los Angeles. He is also noted in articles as a pianist, conductor, and director for numerous Symphony by the Sea productions, dates ranging 1965-1985.
Photograph of conductor J. Lancaster O'Grady with the Santa Monica Municipal Symphonic Band in the seating area of the Open Air Memorial Theatre on the campus of Santa Monica High School. Eleven ballet dancers pose behind the band.
Photograph of conductor J. Lancaster O'Grady holding a baton in the living room of his home (650 Ocean Park Blvd.). A bust (of a composer?) is on a table behind him.