

Get familiar with James’ music, order CD’s from all the major on-line vendors, or order directly from James for a personalized copy.
For information on booking entertainment for your event, click “The Music Isle” tab.
To listen to music clips, click the CD tabs for “Beyond the Borders” and “Kite Hill”. Follow the links to iTunes, Napster, etc.
View photos and get to know James on the “Current” and “History” pages.
James Moody has lived and worked as a full-time musician on Catalina Island since 1990 and is the "first call" for live music, corporate events, weddings, and parties. As well as being known as the islands finest Jazz and Blues guitarist, his reputation is well known throughout the South West.
Before moving to the island James played live shows and recording sessions around Los Angeles while attending California Institute of the Arts, (Cal-Arts), in Valencia, California, and U.C.L.A. Extension for music recording and song writing.
While on Catalina James has had the opportunity to play with musicians such as:
Grover Washington Jr., Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Peter White, Mindi Abair, Marc Macisso, Deborah Cade, Monty Budwig, Jake Hanna, Joe Bushkin...
...and has previously shared the stage with:
BB King
Huey Lewis and the News
The Pointer Sisters
The Commodores
Rick James
Luther Vandross
War, (with Lee Oscar)
Kool and the Gang
Sister Sledge
Brenda Lee
Maria Muldaur
The Whispers
Venice
Millie Jackson
Bobby Blue Bland
The Manhattans
The Daz Band
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