This is the web site for The Music Isle and "Guitarist" James Moody. Book entertainment for your next event, listen to music clips, view photos, and get to know James. Order personalized CD's for yourself or as a gift. Book studio time to track, mix, and master your music.

James Moody has lived and worked as a full-time musician on Catalina Island since 1990 and is the "first call" for live music, for 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. While on Catalina he's 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

and many more.


 

Before moving to the island James played live gigs and recording sessions around Los Angeles while attending California Institute of the Arts, (Cal-Arts), in Valencia, California, and he has 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

 

Please send your questions and comments to "The Music Isle" and your request will be answered very shortly.