Will James is an exciting talent on the UK music scene effortlessly melting blues, jazz, soul music creating inspired collections of modern blues. (Blues in Britain Magazine Jan 2023)
Wills passionate live performances are a throwback to the greats of old where everything is laid bare, everything from a delicate soft soul ballad to a raunchy blues number he is the real deal.
“Sundancer”No.1 on the USA Soul Blues Album Charts 2023 and received great critical acclaim by many blues magazines.
Produced by John Wooler (5 x Grammy Winner, Van Morrsison, John Lee Hooker )
Supported Dire Straits & Razorlight Smoked & Uncut Festival 2023
“Sundancer”Played on Jazz Fm UK on the David Freeman Show
Played live on Memphis and Los Angeles Radio
EPK
The Rock Doctor”John Kereiff”
One word I seldom use to describe a blues album is ‘suave’, but that sums up the new Will James. A cross between the blues and a cool jazz sensibility,Sundancer caught me off guard. Infectious elements of jazz, soul and rock & roll 60’s and 70’s style, it’s refreshing.
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Blues Blast Magazine NY August 17th Issue 17-33
“His guitar playing is subtle and clever, often weaving between and adding emphasis to the vocal line, as on "6up", which features a nice double-time ending. "Pack It Up" has an irresistible funk groove and neat guitar riff and a reverb-laden solo that sounds like a jazz master playing blues over a funk song”.
"Q Blues" highlights James' electric slide guitar playing, while the galloping "Where's My Baby?" features a scorching sax solo from McConkey”.
Reviewer Rhys "Lightnin'" Williams
Blues in Britain Jan 2023
Issue 253
“Here’s a man who hones his influences expertly to create an inspired collection of modern blues. This release may have been launched in a pub in Islington but recording it in Hollywood under the empathetic control of producer John Wooler was a masterstroke, subtly finding the heart of James’ talents as a singer and lead guitarist”.
Review by
John Bottomlet