Overview
For a long time, James specialized in the American songbook. After some success, and since returning to the East Coast, James has begun broadening his repertoire by adding more and more R&B tunes. The purpose is simple, James wants to bridge the gap from old to new, and back again.
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Price range: $600 & up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 180 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to expect
With a repertoire rooted in classic jazz and blues standards, James has expanded his musical vision to encompass R&B and soul, creating an experience that speaks to audiences across generations. Whether commanding an intimate supper club or working a festival stage, James brings warmth, artistry, and a genuine connection with his audience that makes every performance feel like an event.
A New England transplant building a growing regional presence, James performs with a seasoned backing group and brings the full professionalism of a performer with deep experience across multiple disciplines. His work extends beyond music: James holds more than 20 television credits and has appeared in national commercials — a background that informs his commanding stage presence, his instinct for an audience, and his ability to deliver under pressure.
About
James Geralden is a transplanted Jazz and Blues singer from Los Angeles. In L.A. James sang at: Sportsmen’s Lodge, The Money Tree, The Industry Café, Cabrini’s, Columbo’s, Mr. B’s, Charley O’s, The Spot, The Jazz Bakery, Holly Street Bar and Grill, The Culver City Hotel, The Newport Beach Jazz Festival and Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill.
Since arriving in New Hampshire in 2019, James has performed at the Pressroom and Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues in Portsmouth, The Sahara, The Board, and Kittery Community Center.
James celebrates singers from Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. to Stevie Wonder, Barry White. and Michael Buble!
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Additional booking notes
I have no exceptional requirements.
Team
Set list
This is Set List #1, there are 2 other set lists, an R&B set list, and several Blues tunes as welll
1. The Way You Look Tonight Eb
2. All Of You Eb
3. Where Or When F
4. Unforgettable* Eb
5. Let There Be Love Eb
6. Sway F
7. My Cherie Amour G
8. Misty Eb
9. Caravan G
10. Every Day I have The Blues F
11. I Just Called to Say I love You F>G
12. This Masquerade Eb
13. Can’t buy Me Love Eb
14. On A Clear Day G
15. Until I met You (Corner Pocket) C
16. Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You C D
17. You Are the Sunshine of My Life G
Let The Good Times Roll Eb
1. I Can See Clearly Now F
2. Let’s Fall In Love C
3. Hazels’ Hips
4. Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone
5. Blame It on My Youth D
6. Lullaby of Birdland Ab
7. I Feel Fine F
8. What Kind of Fool Am I Bb
9. Alright Okay You Win * Eb
10. As Long as She Needs Me Bb
11. On The Street Where You Live Bb
12. Where Is Love C
13. Quando, Quando, Quando Bb
14. Strangers In the Night F
15. Who Can I Turn to Bb
16. We’re In This Love Together
17. How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You F/G
Influences and inspiration
Starting with Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Oscar Brown Jr., Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Shirley Bassey, Diane Schuur, Nancy Wilson, and many more.
I was born into Gospel, weaned on R&B, and learned blues while learning the American Songbook.
Setup requirements
I have my own equipment.