Morgan James Is a Classically Trained Vocalist, Broadway Veteran, and Recording and Touring Artist

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Morgan James is a classically trained vocalist, Broadway veteran, and recording and touring artist. In concert, she recently appeared with the Colorado Symphony, performing her solo Bernstein show, conducted by Teddy Abrams. Morgan has had the honor of being in the Bernstein Mass three times: with the Louisville Orchestra (conducted by Teddy Abrams), the Philadelphia Orchestra (conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin), as well as with Baltimore Symphony at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, (conducted by Marin Alsop). Ms. James’ other symphony orchestra appearances include Utah Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Youngstown Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Ocean City Pops, Gulf Coast Symphony, Greensboro Symphony, and Long Bay Symphony. Morgan's Broadway credits include four original casts: Motown: the musical, the Broadway revival of Godspell, Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland, and The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. She recently toured Europe, Australia and the U.S. with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, and is featured in many of their videos. Her videos on YouTube have garnered 75 million views (and counting). As a recording artist, Ms. James recently released her newest album of original soul music, "Reckless Abandon", as well as her debut studio album entitled "Hunter", and a live album dedicated to the music of Nina Simone (Epic Records). Morgan is also featured on more than a dozen original Broadway cast and concept recordings. She received her voice training at The Juilliard School. For more information and tour dates, please visit her website: www.morganjamesonline.com .

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