JIMMIE JAMES: Jimmie James

Jimmie James

Jimmie James

© 1999 Jimmie James (660355345524)

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a new york poetic acoustic singer/songwriter captured in an intimate session.

tracks

1 Soft White Like Snow
2 Fishin'
3 At All
4 Maybe
5 Sweet Thing
6 The Remains
7 Twelve
8 Memories Parade
9 Kennys Song
10 Dogboy
11 Still Breathing
12 Eulogy

notes

JIMMIE JAMES' CD is an acoustic singer/songwriter captured in an intimate 3-day session. Living in New York City, he draws on his personal experiences and his diverse artistic background to create a unique vocal and musical style.

Like his abstract paintings, a mix of moodiness and broad strokes of light and color, james's mellow music is melancholy but upbeat, gritty but warm. in his trademark gruff vocals he tells stories of "beauty, courage, and foolishness," as HILLARY SNELL wrote in the KNITTING FACTORY KNOTES in 1997.

James's 1999 debut CD, recorded with bassist GERALD CANNON ( Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Roy Hargrove, McCoy Tyner ) and lead guitarist EDDY LEE PRIEST (the Lost Souls), has drawn rave reviews from around the globe:
Belgian DJ RAY PIETERS-DREESENS describes james' vocal style as a "special story-telling voice." james' music reminds him of "J.J. Cole meets Bo Didley...it's heavenly and strange." Radio stations across the U.S. and in France, Spain, Holland, Italy, and Australia have played james' CD to enthusiastic listeners.

Over the past fifteen years, jimmie james has played a steady stream of gigs at major venues in New York City. Among them: Siné, CBGB's 313 Gallery, Fez, The Knitting Factory, The Mercury Lounge, and most recently at the Living Room, where a captivated audience hung on his every lyric-a typical reaction to james' powerful performances. He has also played with many recognized singer/songwriters, including JEFF BUCKLEY, MARK GEARY, SUSAN McKEWON, and JAY BELLEROSE of the JOE HENRY BAND.

In addition is his successful solo painting career (see the link to the left for further viewing) and collaborative paintings with artistic partner Nuala Clarke-including covers for the Roy Haynes Trio's latest CD, a recent Nina Simone box set, a reissue of John Coltranes and his own self-titled CD-james finds musical inspiration from his poetry. James has read his works of poetry at the Knitting Factory and Zinc Bar in New York City and the Berkeley Museum of Art in Berkeley, California.

the cd JIMMIE JAMES was listed in the top 100 diy cds in the sept/oct 2000 issue of "PERFORMING SONGWRITER" magazine

*three songs from this cd can be heard in the 2002 feature film: "FLORAS GARMENT BURSTING INTO BLOOM" ( premiered at the 'NEW FESTIVAL INC', june 2002 in nyc )

jimmie james has written the songs for the SETH ZVI ROSENFELD play, EVERTHINGS TURNING INTO BEAUTIFUL, which had its run in the summer 2006 at the NEW GROUP THEATRE in New York City, starring MALIK YOBA and DAPHNE RUEBEN-VEGA........

*hear 4 songs from this cd in the new film, "EMPIRE II" written and directed by AMOS POE which just had its international release this past summer (2007)
at the VENICE FILM FESTIVALl in Italy

Highly recommended.
Listen to the audio clips.

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  • excellent!
    author: karabenemsius

    this cd isn´t good...it`s excellent!

  • author: eddy lee priest

    this cd is great on a cold winter night or a hot summer day definitely worth the 12 bucks

  • Really beautiful.
    author: Jeremy Fershleiser

    I regret not seeing Jimmie live prior to leaving NYC. Gentle, soft beautiful music. I'm excited to see what he has in store for us next.

  • Masterfully painted in music... an amazing jazz album.
    author: Adam Janusz

    I unfortunately moved from NYC about the time Jimmie was playing these songs live. This CD, though, is a wonderful example of what I sadly missed. Jimmie James has a voice that brings me back to the city ever time I listen.. rough and distinctive, but right to the chest. His music has great range and great color. I'm a huge fan of his paintings/art and this disc is a perfect companion to the rest of his work.

  • Honest, warm, funny and captivating.
    author: Matt Fletcher

    This album is so intimate, I feel like I'm part of Jimmie's conversation. So warm and sparsely orchestrated, it feels as vulnerable as each of Jimmie's characters. His voice and lyric sensibility are heartbreakingly honest, confident, and vivid. A true character with a keen sense of humor and charisma, Jimmie is a great storyteller. Put your headphones on and sink in...

  • Amazing mellow sound
    author: Hannah Reynolds

    This cd is so smooth and mellow sounding, "Soft White Like Snow" is amazing...Jimmi's words are so poetic and beautiful, all the songs on here are amazing.

  • Tender, intimate, raw, acoustic bliss! A musical and poetic masterpiece!
    author: John Carnessali

    After hearing Jimmie James opening track song; "Soft white like snow" from his seft titled album, you, like so many, will melt into this amazing 1999 release. Jimmie write's songs from his seemingly battered soul. What emerges are hauntingly beautiful, insightful, lyrical statements, chronicaling life's bittersweet journey through love, loss and renewel. A must have - TRUST ME.

  • Warm & gritty with stark believeable images
    author: Eddie Russell

    Pull up a thoughtfull chair...as the Jimmie James Cd unveils in truth, mystery & wisdom. Eddie Russell Country Eastern / Outlaw For Peace radio

  • Really captivating!
    author: Crossroads (jos Van Den Boom)

    A delicious series of brilliant songs. Really captivating! I hope Jimmie will soon visit Holland to play. Go and tell your friends about this gruff-voiced singer!

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