James Alexander is a native of New Jersey and began singing in New Hope Baptist Church at the age of 5. His first performance in front of "regular people" (people not from his church) was in 6th grade where he won the solo spot in the fall concert at Toms River Elementary School. Well that inspired him to sing more and it's been non stop since. The Daily News writes, "James' silky vocals remind us of a young Luther Vandross." No Stranger to theatre or cabaret he is a recipient of The Connecti...
James Alexander is a native of New Jersey and began singing in New Hope Baptist Church at the age of 5. His first performance in front of "regular people" (people not from his church) was in 6th grade where he won the solo spot in the fall concert at Toms River Elementary School. Well that inspired him to sing more and it's been non stop since. The Daily News writes, "James' silky vocals remind us of a young Luther Vandross." No Stranger to theatre or cabaret he is a recipient of The Connecticut Critics Circle Award for his performance in Ain't Misbehavin'. His impressive list of credentials include: "The Voice" of Audrey 2/ Dance Captain in the 1st National Tour of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS directed by Jerry Zaks and Choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, THE WIZ, CHILDREN OF EDEN, TED L. LEVY & FRIENDS directed by Gregory Hines, THE MUSIC MAN, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...FORUM starring Eddie Mekka, BUBBLIN BROWN SUGAR directed by George Faison and A BRIEF HISTORY OF WHITE MUSIC (orig.cast) directed and choreographed by Ken Roberson to name a few. James has shared the concert stage with such notable talents as PATTI LABELLE, GREGORY HINES, SAVION GLOVER, BILLY PRESTON, ARTE JOHNSON AND LINDA EDAR and has performed his cabaret show "ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME" in venues internationally. His recording career has produced the hit children's albums, EVERYDAY'S A HOLIDAY and MEET THE BEAT for Melody House Records, A LIFE THAT CAN NEVER BE for Jerome Records as well as two contemporary single recordings: ALL ABOUT LOVE and ONE WOMAN MAN.//// CRITICS ARE SAYING... James Alexander DELIVERS!!!- New York Times//// James Alexander is "Soulful...Passionate...Flawless!" and suggest that everyone "CATCH HIM WHILE HE'S STILL AFFORDABLE." - Liz Smith//// James Alexander proves that the zippiest teen-age love song can be elevated into grown-up smooch music when it's dressed up and taken to church. - New York Times/////////// Look out for James' debut CD "Almost Like Being In Love" in the coming Months!!!
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