New Jersey native James E. White is a skilled saxophonist who has traveled internationally, captivating crowds and mesmerizing audiences. A prolific and inspirational artist, James White has maintained the reputation of a versatile musician and a passionate performer. James plays the soprano, alto and tenor saxophones and possesses over thirty years of experience as a Jazz, Blues, Classical, Gospel and R&B musician.

At the impressionable age of seventeen, James White received a young artist recognition award from the former Governor of the State of New Jersey Thomas Kean, which helped to inspire his passion for the woodwinds and his true love of the arts. Highlights of his career include performances at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York, NY, Showtime at the Apollo in New York, NY, the Viva Las Vegas Festival in Las Vegas, NV, the Pomeroy Jazz and Blues Festival in Pomeroy, OH and performing with jazz artists Jimmy Scott and Leo Johnson. James has recorded and performed with various gospel artists, including Alvin Slaughter. He performs regularly with the Dimensions Band Featuring Valarie Adams and The Gas House Gorillas. In addition to performing with the aforementioned bands, he performs with The Brothers 2+2 and the Plex Entertainment.

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In addition to performing in various venues abroad, James is a gifted minister of music who directs and performs regularly at churches throughout the New York Metropolitan area. “Closer than a Brother”, Mr. White's debut CD, is played worldwide on Sirius/XM radio and on various domestic and international stations.