Reuben James | Tales of Making Waves | Yamaha Music

TALES OF MAKING WAVES shines a light on the gripping personal stories of some of our exceptional Yamaha artists from different genres and how they make waves with music. This profile series reveals insights into the diverse artistic journeys of musicians, their aim to express themselves to have an impact on audiences, approaches of practice and progress and the meaning of coming together and creating music as part of something bigger.

Fast-emerging British singer, songwriter and pianist Reuben James’ virtuoso jazz techniques and soulful, evocative voice have led him to be widely regarded as one of the most exciting and creatively assured artists to have emerged in recent years.

Although perhaps best known for his ongoing collaborations with Sam Smith, which have included co-writing songs for Smith’s 4 million-selling album The Thrill of It All, James has written for and performed with an array of international star acts including the likes of Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Tori Kelly, Little Mix, Disclosure and Liam Payne amongst many others.

Reuben’s Sophmore EP ‘Slow Down’ landed to critical acclaim in 2020, with lead singles ‘My Line’ and ‘So Cool’ achieving radio plays across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing and Jazz FM. Reuben released his single ‘BBQ Energy’ in late 2020 followed by the star-studded ‘Tunnel Vision’ featuring Frida Touray, Daley with Tom Misch in early 2021 and his most recent offering, ‘U Got Me’ with Jaz Karis was released in September 2021.

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