James Parkinson

James Parkinson is a singer and songwriter who lives in London.From the very early age of 5,James knew that he was gifted with music,singing songs that he'd hear on the TV and radio.At age 6 James persuaded his parents to take him to piano lessons,where he started learning with a church piano player,he then moved on to be trained by a classical pianist,Stephen Gozney.James began experimenting with song writing,and found himself writing of the hard times he went through in life including the likes of his parents divorcing.Playing and singing everywhere James could at that young age,he gained alot of performance experience and skills,performing at places such as church,school concerts,school musicals,talent shows and parties.For years from then until now,James experienced some ups and some downs of the music industry,always being at auditions,singing and playing in bars,sending material here and there and being let down time and time again. To name some of the success in which James has experienced are;performing as part of BBC Music Live at the age of 16,getting down to the last 40 people out of 20,000 people in the latest BBCs Fame academy,having a record played on galaxy FM and reaching record of the week on Steve Sutherlands R n B showJames is currently collabberating with the extremely talented and glamorous Victoria Wilson James who was part of the original line up of one of Britains most successful groups 'Soul 2 Soul' and with her,co wrote a ballad for him to sing with Victoria on her latest album titled 'Indestructable',available in stores in the new year.You can also visit Myspace.com/VicoriaWilsonJames.James Parkinsons is also working with a very successful R n B producer who has produced artists such as Sheryl Crow,Mariah Carey,Salt n Pepper and many more,getting an album of material together for its future success.Please watch this space for venues and dates of where James Parkinson will be performing piano and vocal,songs that range from soul and gospel,to sweet slow ballads./Users/Steve/Pictures/iPhoto Library/2007/02/17/DSCF0188 blur.jpg