Morgan James

Morgan James is a New York-based soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway chanteuse. Her latest studio album, Reckless Abandon, is her first as an independent artist and is her most personal outing yet. James assumed co-writing duties on all twelve tracks and sang all of her own background vocals. The album is stocked with lush horns and harmonies and stretches limbs between genres for a sound all its own. From the Rufus inspired soul swagger of the opening track “Up In Smoke,” to the delicious R&B slow jam “You Thought Not,” to the infectious soulful pop of “Unworthy,” James takes the listener into her new era of freedom and empowerment.

On Hunter, her full-length debut for Epic Records, James cast an unbreakable spell with a powerhouse voice, theatrical swing, and a soulful poise. Hunter boasts a powerful and personal rendition of Prince’s “Call My Name, which reached the top fifteen on Urban AC radio and was Number 1 Most Added. James assumed co-writing duties on eight of the collection’s eleven tracks and performed all of her own background vocals and harmonies. From the empowering farewell of “Fed Up On You,” to the mournful rumination of “Say The Words,” to the soulful duet with Grammy Award-winner Robert Glasper “Let Me Keep You,” she continually bares it all—both emotionally and musically.

In addition to Reckless Abandon and Hunter, James has released a live tribute to Nina Simone, Morgan James Live (Epic Records), as well as an EP featuring some of her fans' favorite covers, YouTube Sessions. She also recorded a tribute to Joni Mitchell’s seminal Blue, which can be found on iTunes and YouTube. She can also be heard on countless theatre and concept soundtracks. She is proud to note that no vocal tuning of any kind has been used on any of her albums.

James’s music videos have accumulated more than eighty million views and climbing. With viral sensation Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, James toured the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. She is currently on the road touring with her band.