James is a multi-Grammy Award winning bassist that has recorded, performed with artists such as Eric Clapton, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Babyface, Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendez and Al Jarreau just to name a few. His first influences include a long list of talented musicians… Wes Montgomery, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Canonball Adderley, George Benson, Bob James, Harvey Mason, Lee Ritenour, Jimi Hendrix, Santana. His unique style makes him a cornerstone of the “Sully Band!” James is the brother of Grammy Award winners Nathan East and Marcel East.