A native of Marin County, California, James began piano lessons at age seven. His principal teachers were Dr. S. Drummond Wolfe, Herbert Inskip, Dr. Frank Marks and Samuel Lipman.

James has appeared in concert as a soloist, as a chamber musician, and as an instrumental and vocal accompanist. His discography includes Mozart Piano Sonatas, Scriabin Sonatas 1-4, French Piano Music, and Mozart, Skryabin and Liszt, and are available on this website, or at other online stores.

James currently lives in Novato, California, with his wife, Claire.

"I am impressed by the performances of Scriabin. James plays with a big, rich tone, and with beautiful expression. I was particularly moved by the lovely performance of the left-hand nocturne--the best rendition of this difficult work that I have ever heard."

James M. Baker, Professor of Music, Brown University

Author of The Music of Alexander Scriabin