James Henry / HandsOnFireBand
Funky Grooves
James Henry started out at age 7years old performing and playing Drums & Bass in several churches though out the Bay Area up until the age of 14. He worked his way through college as a musician. horizons to jazz. As his musical career was growing he ventured off into producing and writing his first Cd, “Howell and Henry” which he has won his first best California award for best production and arrangement. He also produced artist like Tupac Shokure, Ant Dog, and DJ. Gable. It was a great experience for James Henry. This speared him to playing with rock legends like Pablo Cruz,Sing,Narada Michael Walden, Merl Sanders, Bob Weir, Peter Rowen as a percussionist which opened up his music identity world wide. James goal is to reach a national Globe of people around the world.. Lets say that James Henry has truly reached his goals. With the new cd release “DragonFly”, we must say “What an outstanding Cd”! Style of Funky Jazz Grooves, mixed with R&B and Gospel vocals, taste of world beat and smooth jazz all mix in one melting pot.
James Henry has toured international World wide as a Bass & percussionist producer.
As a song writer and producer his music is deeply rooted and soulful that will take your on a global journey from Gospel, R&B, Drum&Base,Reggae,Soca,Funky Samba,Caribbean,Soul to Soul to World Music. Expect the unexpected from international sounds of James Henry & his Band.James has played with well known artist such as George Howard, Rodney Franklin,Robin Ford,Sting,Narada Michael Walden,Santana,Neil Shawn,Norton Buffalo,Bob Weir,Pablo Cruz,Sly Stone,Earl Klugh,Confunkshun,Pete Escovedo and many more.
James Henry has 5 Cd's under his belt that has a hip-hop funky Jazz groove that moves through your body.
James Henry & his Band,is a true musicians.He is a writer and producer who's goal is to bring people together to witness the grander in this universal language of music in hopes to influence and inspire peace, love and happiness though out the or World..
James Henry