World’s Too Pretty
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— Jaz James
“Forget genres,
I don’t like labeling.”
How to describe singer/songwriter Jaz James’ music? It’s an eclectic mix of indie pop, swanky blues, funk and jazz with brutally honest lyrics. Profuse of influence, but without any reference or equivalent in the music industry today. Some call it soulful pop.
Born in Los Angeles, raised on The Beatles, Motown and Stax. At 19, her gypsy spirit moved her through Europe and India, performing with street musicians and artists from all over the world. Those journeys shaped the free‑moving soul she is today.
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World’s Too Pretty
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The Story
Jaz recorded a demo EP that landed her gigs all over Los Angeles, including KCRW’s School Night in Hollywood. She continued to perform her infectious melodies for a growing following across the city, and put together a backing band of jazz musicians led by tenor saxophonist Kamasi Washington and The West Coast Get Down.
She launched her own music night, Soundcheck — a residency on the Sunset Strip at The Standard, Hollywood. Her own live music night. A live jazz jam and musical experience unlike any other happening in Los Angeles.
She then teamed up with acclaimed British DJ and producer Thomas Bullock and sound engineer Scott Smith from the Village Recorder, and recorded her debut album Jaz and The Children At Play — twelve tracks that blend the freedom of jazz with an added twist of punchy electro‑pop to create a sound entirely her own.
Jaz continues to write and collaborate with esteemed artists such as Steve Vai, and Payphone out of the UK, while working on a new stage production for her music.
Press
“Jaz James is a singer‑songwriter and vocalist that falls somewhere between Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday.”
— KCET
“Beautiful LA‑based singer/songwriter Jaz James is a local artist to watch. This Gypsy‑like musician plays with an eclectic mix of indie pop, funk, blues, and a bit of jazz, and her brutally honest lyrics are sure to touch you as well.”
— LA Music Blog
“Songbird Jaz James kicked off her bi‑weekly residency at Mmhmmm at The Standard, Hollywood and thrilled the crowd with her sultry sound.”
— LA Weekly
“A gifted pop musician from Los Angeles… an enticing voice that floats across melodies with ease.”
— Indie Pulse
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