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"One of the rising stars on the British swing and Big Band scene"

JAZZ FM
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"A brilliant voice"

CLARE TEAL
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"His voice shows real class and consistency - with a pure tone and precision of intonation"

LONDON JAZZ NEWS


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British vocalist James Hudson has all of the unique qualities that epitomise the 21st century jazz singer. An assured and charming performer, with an effortless voice that can communicate the nuances of a melody and lyric with great confidence.

James has an immense adoration for the timeless jazz standards of The Great American Songbook and prides himself in being one of the young jazz musicians carrying the mantle to ensure these songs continue to live on. This fascination for interpreting and singing standards is seen on his debut album 'TOMORROW' which was released in 2021 to widespread critical acclaim - named as Jazz FM's 'Album of the Week', gaining exceptional reviews in BBC Music Magazine, London Jazz News and many more - whilst also attracting international media coverage and air-time across national radio stations.

One of the most sought-after jazz singers in the U.K, James performs at top venues and world renowned jazz clubs such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, Manchester Cathedral, The Crazy Coqs and featured in the The EFG London Jazz Festival. L
eading several ensembles and guesting with top orchestras and bands in the industry has seen James travel all over the globe - recently performing in The Bahamas, Malta, India, Spain and Monte Carlo. With such accomplishments to date - James Hudson promises to be an exciting new artist with much more to give.

Recent Highlights

Main show at Ronnie Scott's with The Blessed Rains (The Music of TOTO)
Performing 'Songs From The Shows' live at Crazy Coqs, London
Candlelight Concert at Manchester Cathedral performing the music of Ella & Louis.
5-Star reviewed Piano Smithfield show. Also featured in The Daily Express!
Singing with The London Dance Orchestra at The Ritz & meeting Kylie Minogue.
Sold-out Album Launch at Pizza Express Jazz Club - Dean St
EFG London Jazz Festival at St John's Smith Square, Westminster.
Guesting with The Dover Street Big Band.
Guesting with Megan McConnell Jodhpur Palace in India.
Performing 'The Nat King Cole Songbook' show at Crazy Coqs, London.
Abbey Road Studios - Mastering the album 'TOMORROW'.
Ronnie Scott's with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
'The Christmas Songbook' at the Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho London.
Singing at The Ritz in London's Mayfair with The London Dance Orchestra.
Recording the debut album at Eastcote Studios in West London.
Performing 'The Nat King Cole Songbook' at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Workshop with award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling at Ronnie Scott's.
Guesting with The Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra at Wigan International Jazz Festival.
Performing in Monte Carlo for a 2 week residency at The Hotel De Paris.
Guesting with the Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra at Durham Jazz Festival.
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