A blast from the past: James’s performance of “Brother Trucker”, here excerpted from PBS’ 1982 television adaptation of the musical, Working. James contributed the songs “Brother Trucker” and “Millworker” to the musical and later included both on his 1979 album, Flag.
Working is the 1974 Stephen Schwartz/Nina Faso musical based on Studs Terkel’s book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do.
James joins Sheryl Crow’s star-studded lineup on her new album, Threads, which was released today. Click here to buy or stream the album now.
For more on Threads please visit SherylCrow.com.
Click below to watch Peter Asher discuss putting together and rehearsing the band for James’s 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, the bass parts on “Fire and Rain”, the origin of “Suite for 20G” and more in the second of a seven-part series produced to celebrate the release of The Warner Bros. Albums: 1970-1976.
After performing all six Bach Cello Suites, Berkshires resident Yo-Yo Ma introduces his surprise guest. #CultureConnectsUs
Click below to hear James’s intro and live recording of “Carolina In My Mind” from the 2007 live album, One Man Band. Craft Records has issued the album on 180-gram vinyl for the first time.
On October 2, James will take part in Save The Children’s “Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime” gala event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA. Hosted by Jennifer Garner, the night will honor Robert A. Iger, Chairman/CEO of the Walt Disney Company Chairman. The gala will also feature appearances by Oprah Winfrey and the Amani Children’s Choir.
Since its inception in 1919, Save The Children has helped improve the lives of more than one billion children worldwide. For more information or to donate, please visit SaveTheChildren.org.
50 years ago last week, Newport Folk Festival Founder George Wein walked onstage during James’s July 20, 1969 concert to announce that men were walking on the moon. Last weekend, James motored by boat with Kim, Henry and Rufus to surprise Sheryl Crow fans with an impromptu appearance.
To see video of James’s Newport Folk Festival appearance, visit James’s Instagram page, and click the image below to see more photos.
Stay tuned for more information about the August 30 release of Sheryl’s new album Threads featuring James and Sheryl singing “Flying Blind”.
Earlier this month, James and band played the 2019 Summer Gala for the IYRS School of Technology & Trades, a private, non-profit school that trains highly skilled craftspeople and technicians for careers in a wide range of industries.
Click the image below to see a gallery of photos from the event!
