James grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago. He learned to play several instruments during his early childhood at the neighborhood church. His father wisely directed him to concentrate on becoming proficient on one of the several instruments at which he tried his hand.
Taking his fathers advice to heart, James decided to play the saxophone. He is now proficient on the soprano, alto and tenor saxophones as well as the digital wind synthesizer & Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI).
The saxophone is his primary instrument of choice, however his skillful use of computers, cutting-edge technology, and synthesizers are important components in arranging and producing many of his original music compositions and World Wide Web presentations.
A few of his Accomplishments, Ceremonies and Memorable Performances include:
AT & T Center performance with award winning saxophonist “Najee†- Washington, D.C.
Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Awards ceremony with “Jean Carne†- Atlanta, GA.
Opening act with Northern Virginia Jazz Band, Destiny for “Spyro Gyra†for the Annual Red Cross benefit - Alexandria, VA.
Opening act with WPGCs Heaven 1580AM radios, Children of Promise, for Grammy award winner “Fred Hammond†and Radicals for Christ - Woodbridge, VA.
Clarinet performance with the legendary jazz pianist “Ramsey Lewis†- James Memorial A.M.E. Church, Maywood, Il.
Receiving the 5th “Gospel Musician of the Year†Annual award - Heritage Christian Center, Denver, CO.
U. S. Air Force World Wide Talent Contest 1st place “ROGER Award winner†- Eglin AFB, Fort. Walton Beach, FL.
National Headquarters of the “Combined Federal Campaign Benefit†performances for the opening and closing ceremony fund raisers - Denver, CO.
“Emmy Awards†post celebration party performance - J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Opening act for “Ricky Smiley†and “Martha Munizzi†with Curtis Dean and Musicians from Sweet Home Baptist Church – Austin, TX.
Opening act for the “SOS Band†with Kristle & Silver, The Secret Code Band at San Antonio’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration - San Antonio, TX.
Performances with various artists at the Legendary Jazz Hotspot “Blues Alley†in Georgetown - Washington, D.C.
Encore performances with the European Band “Parallel†- Adana, Turkey.
Numerous “Best of Show†and “First Place†talent show awards through the years in local, European, and World Wide competitions.
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