Bio

A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep...This woman is on fire.
— The New York Times

One voice is all it takes. The right vocalist can make you fall in love at first listen, elicit tears, or bring you back to a different era altogether.  A microphone and a stage remain the only necessities.  That holds true for New York-based soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway actress Morgan James. 

Morgan’s latest full album “Nobody’s Fool” is a love letter to 90s R&B, featuring nine brand new songs, and one cover of Jeff Buckley‘s “Everybody Here Wants You”. The album is her third album recorded at the world class Memphis Magnetic Recording, along with “Memphis Magnetic”, and “A Very Magnetic Christmas”, recorded live to analog tape.  After a 60 city tour promoting “Nobody’s Fool”, the band recorded a live album from the legendary blues club Antone’s in Austin, and that recording is available on all streaming platforms.

Morgan grew up listening to everyone from Joni Mitchell to Paul Simon to Prince to Aretha Franklin, cultivating an insatiable love for strong songwriters. After graduating from The Juilliard School with a classical music degree, and performing in the original companies of five Broadway productions, James began writing and recording her own music.

Meeting her mentor Berry Gordy, Jr. led to a record deal at Epic Records, where she recorded and released her solo album “Hunter” in 2014 as well as a live album tribute to Nina Simone. In addition to her five studio albums, James recorded and released a full album cover of Joni Mitchell’s seminal “Blue” as well as The Beatles’ “White Album” to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan and her husband, Doug Wamble, released two volumes of her fan favorite “Quarantunes”. Morgan’s music is available on all streaming platforms.

Morgan has cultivated a world of fans with her viral YouTube videos, and she loves connecting with them on social media and at her live shows. With viral sensation postmodern jukebox, and her own channel, Morgan has amassed more than 300 million views on YouTube, (and climbing).

Over the last several years, James has built her own empire and established herself as a touring powerhouse, allowing her to raise the funds to create her albums and make every decision from the ground up.

“I feel like I am a part of the lineage of soul music. My guiding force throughout my creative process is ‘What would Aretha say? What would Otis say?’ It’s not a retro or throwback by any means. This music is me: classic elements, timeless melodies, and lyrics from my soul and experience. We need that right now. We need real music now more than ever.”

Morgan James
Morgan James

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Contact

MANAGEMENT

MUSIC:

David Britz
david@worksentertainment.com

THEATRICAL:

Ted Brunson
ted@cobaltskyentertainment.com

FOR BOOKING, CONTACT:

Dan Peraino
The Kurland Agency

dan@thekurlandagency.com
617-254-0007