“James skirts categories with ease, fitting in with current R&B innovators like Frank Ocean or Miguel…he holistically heals the rift between radio-friendly songcraft and virtuoso flair,” states NPR MUSIC.
Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist JOSÉ JAMES artfully blurs the lines between traditional & contemporary Jazz, Soul, Funk, Pop and Rock. According to NPR MUSIC José James is “A rarity – an artist evolving at warp speed.” José James has released 11 critically acclaimed albums for labels such as Brownswood, Impulse, Blue Note and his own co-founded Rainbow Blonde Records. He is also the recipient of both the Edison Award and L’Academie du Jazz Grand Prix. James won the 2023 Jazz Journalist Association “Male Vocalist of the Year” and was Nominated again in 2025. “James has a rich, velvety voice that simmers and smolders…The vibe is romantic and sexy,” raves POPMATTERS. “A force to be reckoned with…” states JAZZ TIMES. “Is José James a jazz singer or a soul singer? Old school or new school? A guardian of tradition or a seeker of thrills? Yes, yes and yes,” says the LOS ANGELES TIMES. “James pulled off an unexpected and thoroughly riveting double-header,” raves THE GUARDIAN (UK).
