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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 in his early teens. He is now proficient on the Soprano, Alto, Tenor saxophones as well as the AKAI Electronic Wind Instrument.

The saxophone is his primary instrument of choice, however his technical savvy in using many of the latest computer programs, Digital Audio and Keyboard Work Stations have been integral in writing, arranging and producing his Debut CD project “A Figment of My Imagination”. The Debut CD project is scheduled for release sometime in July 2009.

A few of his Accomplishments and Memorable Performances include:-

• Performed with award winning saxophonist “Najee” at the AT & T Center, Velocity Grill - Washington, D.C.
• Performed with “Jean Carne” for the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness Awards Ceremony - Atlanta, GA.
• Clarinet performance with legendary jazz pianist “Ramsey Lewis” at J. W. James A.M.E. Church - Maywood, IL.
• Performed with multiple artists at the Legendary Jazz Hotspot “Blues Alley” - Washington, D.C.
• Encore performances with the European Band “Parallel” - Adana, Turkey.
• Opening act for “Spyro Gyra” at an Annual Red Cross Benefit - Alexandria, VA.
• Opening act for Grammy award winner “Fred Hammond” - Hylton Chapel, Woodbridge, VA.
• Opening act for “Ricky Smiley” and “Martha Munizzi” - River Bend Church, Austin, TX.
• Opening and Closing ceremony performances for the National Headquarters of the “Combined Federal Campaign” - Denver, CO.
• Awarded an U.S. Air Force World Wide Talent Contest “ROGER” Award - Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
• Awarded the 5th “Gospel Musician of the Year” award - Heritage Christian Center, Denver, CO.
• Numerous “Best of Show” and “First Place” talent show awards in local, European, and World Wide competitions.

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