When it comes to one of the most distinctive sounds in what we call todays Smoothjazz genre, Dean James comes to mind front and center. The sultry, soulful & smooth sound of his Alto & Soprano sax continues to leave a lasting impression for his most devoted as well as new listeners. With James 5th Cd "GroovySax" in the making along with his soon to be released single entitled "DJ's Groove", James is sure to reach the masses drawing his audience closer while guaranteed to pull at they're heartstrings.
Born & raised in the City by the Bay, at the age of 15, James developed his love for music listening to musicians who graced the radio well before Smoothjazz came to existence. Grover Washington Jr., Ronnie Laws & David Sanborn played an intricate part in James approach to contemporary jazz but was also influenced by musicians such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
