James Hunter (singer)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = James Hunter


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Background = solo_singer
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Born = birth date and age|1962|10|2
Colchester, Essex,
England
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Instrument = Guitar
Vocals
Genre = Blues-rock
Blue-eyed soul
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Musician
Years_active = 1996 – present
Label = Go Records Hear Music
URL = [http://www.jameshuntermusic.com/ www.jameshuntermusic.com]

James Hunter (born October 2, 1962) is a Grammy-nominated English R&B musician and soul singer originally from Colchester, Essex. After being initially discovered by Van Morrison, Hunter toured with the artist in the early nineties and sang backing vocals on Morrison's 1994 live album, "A Night in San Francisco", and his 1995 studio recording "Days Like This". [cite web |title=James Hunter and the Return of Analog Soul |url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5203849 |publisher=NPR.org] Hunter's first solo release in the United States, his 2006 breakthrough album "People Gonna Talk", was nominated for Best Traditional Blues Album of the Year. [cite web |title=49th Annual Grammy Awards Winners List |url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/49th_show/list.aspx |publisher=GRAMMY.com]

Discography

* "...Believe What I Say" (1996) Ace Records, appearances by Van Morrison and Doris Troy
* "Kick it Around" (2001) Ruf Records, produced by Boz Boorer
* "People Gonna Talk" (2006) Rounder Records
* "The Hard Way" (2008) Hear Music

References

External links

* [http://www.jameshuntermusic.com/ Official website]
*myspace|jameshuntermusic