Jose James

Jose James

Keynote Speaker: Musician/Artist/Vocalist best known for performing and blending modern jazz and hip-hop.

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Jose James Biography

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Jos James came of age with the sounds of Prince, hip-hop and Modern jazz. Discovering an early passion for both music and creative writing, Jos combined these through performance - singing jazz standards, originals, and the works of John Coltrane with his quartet throughout the Twin Cites. Becoming a member of the groundbreaking avant-garde performance poetry and jazz ensemble Ancestor Energy, Jos was determined to devote his life to music, community, and spiritual unity.

Moving to New York City to attend The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he was mentored by and recorded with both the legendary drummer Chico Hamilton and the pianist Junior Mance. There he also met his first ensemble that would form the studio and international touring band for his 2008 debut album The Dreamer (Jan 2008, Brownswood). A chance meeting in London with international tastemaker and DJ Gilles Peterson led to a record deal on Peterson's Brownswood Recordings label. Drawing upon diverse influences such as Freestyle Fellowship and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, The Dreamer was an international critical success, with Jos performing at venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Billboard Live Tokyo, The Hermitage Museum, and Central Park Summerstage. The Dreamer was voted #21 Critic's Pick of JazzTimes Top 50 Jazz Albums of 2008.

His sophomore release Blackmagic (Feb 2010, Brownswood) explored the worldwide underground, featuring production from Flying Lotus, Moodymann, Taylor McFerrin, and DJ Mitsu the Beats. Blackmagic also featured James's live band in new territory, covering dubstep pioneer Benga's "Emotions" and exploring a soul/hip-hop version of the R&B classic "Save Your Love For Me." Blackmagic toured in over 30 countries, at venues such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Ancienne Belgique, Melkweg, and Lincoln Center.

Signing to Verve/Universal in 2010, James's third studio album For All We Know (May 2010, Impulse!) was released on the legendary Impulse! label, home to many of John Coltrane's masterworks. Largely recorded in a single day at the famed Galaxy Studios in Belguim, For All We Know is a deep and timeless duo album of jazz standards featuring Jef Neve on piano. Winner of both the Edison Award and L'Acadmie du Jazz Grand Prix for best Vocal Jazz Album of 2010, For All We Know was James's most intimate project to date, with performances in premiere concert halls such as L'Olympia, Royal Festival Hall, and De Roma, as well venues such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola and Cotton Club Tokyo.

The collaboration between James and Jef Neve continued with an ambitious ongoing live project Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane. Conceived and directed by James Facing East made its worldwide debut at Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, and continued on to venues such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Nice Jazz Festival, New Morning, and Ronnie Scott's. As a featured guest Jos has recorded albums with Junior Mance, Chico Hamilton, Nicola Conte, Bassment Jaxx, Jazzanova, Toshio Matsuura, J.A.M., DJ Mitsu the Beats, Timo Lassy, Taylor McFerrin, and Flying Lotus.

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Jose James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

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Jose James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jose James for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jose James can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Harry Connick Jr., Brian Setzer Orchestra and Trombone Shorty. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jose James for an upcoming event.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

  • How do I book Jose James to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jose James for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jose James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jose James or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Jose James for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jose James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jose James, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Jose James speak about?

    Jose James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

  • Who is the agent for Jose James?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jose James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jose James for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jose James or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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