James Everett

 US singer James Everett comes from the villages of Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk and Gospel, creating a vocal performance fusion of R&B/Neo-soul with a passion to inspire others with songs riding on the vibration of a timeless vibe. 

A native of San Francisco, James musical journey began at the age of 4 while sitting on a church pew with his feet dangling amid the sound of jubilant tambourines in syncopation to hands clapping. A classically trained singer, James is known for his charismatic appeal and baritone-tenor (falsetto eclectic) vocal style. As one fan puts it  “This is what we’re missing, romance, respect and the ability to weave through the genres with style. James is magnetic and charming.” 

Growing up, some of James' musical influences include: Frank Sinatra, Luther Vandross, Smokey Robinson, Tony Bennett, EWF,  Al Jarreau, Peabo Bryson and Johann Sebastian Bach to name a few. It was not just men who inspired James to sing, he particularly paid close attention to the likes of Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Minnie Riperton, Roberta Flack and Aretha Franklin’s revived soul. 

James has performed with some of the Bay Areas top musicians at venues such as the Oakland Sound Room, Brick and Mortar, The Mark Hopkins (Peacock Room), The Saint Regis Hotel, The Fairmont Hotel and a few coffee houses and wineries. In December of 2016, James debuted his first Holiday Christmas album, A Timeless Season (The Song That Sings Of You). He teamed up with Tal Ariel (Co-Producer/Arranger) and Kelly Park (The Kelly Park Big Band/Co-writer) to create a unique collaboration with three of the songs on the seven track LP being originals, showcasing  some of his lyrical  songwriting skills. The album was dedicated to James' sister (Carolyn) who fought a good fight, but succumb to cancer just days before the albums release.

Currently, James is pushing through the residue of the pandemic, working on a New Original R&B/Neo Soul single which he hopes to release sometime this year.  With his heart set on getting back into the swing of things, James is on a mission to bring back the cool, the class and the love .