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SINGER / SONGWRITER/ ACTOR / PERFORMANCE ARTIST/ VOICE IMPRESSIONIST JIMMY JAMES has recorded FIVE (5) ALBUMS in 10 YEARS! (1999-2009) - JAMESTOWN 2006 (iTunes) (All original Dance Music written by: JIMMY JAMES) - FOREVER CHER by "DARK LADY" double CD set. 2004 - The ONE & MANY VOICES of JIMMY JAMES - LIVE! '99 (iTunes) - HAVE YOURSELF A JIMMY JAMES MERRY CHRISTMAS 1999 - RAW (Live in New York City) 2001 (iTunes) More titles & details available at JIMMYJAMES.COM under 'Discography.' SINGER/ SONGWRITER & PERFORMANCE ARTIST Enjoying the global success of a hit record called 'FASHIONISTA' from the album 'JAMESTOWN.' "FASHIONISTA" has been licensed to Television & Film: The Today Show America's Got Talent So You Think You Can Dance TV premiere season 2010. Bring It On #5 (the movie) And more... The full length original album entitled: "JAMESTOWN" is available on iTunes and Amazon. All the songs on this concept album were written by JIMMY JAMES. The lyrics are autobiographical and confessional set to pop dance music. The songs tell stories of James' life & truths. The liner notes from the physical CDs read: Welcome to Jamestown. A very special place that dwells in the mind of Jimmy James. Warning: Enter at your own risk...once you have entered you may never be the same....All of the songs are REAL. None of the names have been changed to protect the innocent because no one is innocent. Life happens and the stories remain. Arrogance, Heartbreak, Love, Jealousy, Bitterness, Happiness, Joy, Failure, Success, Secrecy and Premonitions are only some of the themes on this album....If you find yourself relating to one or more of these songs consider yourself a resident. It's time you owned some REAL estate in Jamestown." For JIMMY JAMES the art of recording is quite simply magic. After living in New York City for 15 years ('93-2009), JAMES has moved to Hollywood, CA in 2010 to pursue other projects. He still travels to do gigs either for the Voices show, or his own original rhythmic music or both. JIMMY JAMES performs in Dance Clubs, Night Clubs, Cabarets, Performing Arts Centers and Private Events. HOBBIES: Walks or Jogging. Painting. Discovering new artists. Talking on the phone. INTERESTS: Show business, Art, Documentaries, Performing Arts, Dance, Great Entertainers, Singing, All kinds of Music with a passion for Dance Music, Non-Fiction, reading autobiographies of great entertainers, biographies, books about all aspects of the entertainment industry, Mid-century art, Modern art, Modern architecture and more... ____________________________________ In his early career (1983-'97) his claim to fame was his uncanny ability to impersonate MARILYN MONROE both visually and vocally. A darling of the talk show circuit JAMES appeared on DONAHUE, GERALDO, SALLY JESSE, JOAN RIVERS, MARSHA WARFIELD, JANE WHITLEY, CNN, JOE FRANKLIN and more. In his shows the 1st part of the show was 'Marilyn' and the 2nd part was his unique Singing Vocal Impersonations of Famous Legendary Artists (mostly female) such as: CHER, BARBRA STREISAND, BETTE DAVIS, JUDY GARLAND, LIZA MINNELLI, PATSY CLINE, EARTHA KITT, KAREN CARPENTER, MAE WEST, MADONNA, MACY GRAY, ELVIS, BOY GEORGE, DIANA ROSS, TAMMY WYNETTE, Disco Star SYLVESTER and many more. GOOD-BYE NORMA JEAN: Although starting his career by impersonating MARILYN MONROE, JAMES made the difficult decision to end his 'MARILYN YEARS' in 1997. This part of his career was laid to rest to pursue other dreams primarily in music. From JIMMY JAMES: "I wanted respect as a serious artist and it became clear to me that no matter how good I was at recreating Marilyn, I was never going to be respected or taken seriously if I continued to be seen as a 'look-a-like.' I think that in the real world of show business, people roll their eyes at 'look-a-likes.' I made appearances and re-appearances on all the MAJOR NETWORK TALK SHOWS. Having the ability to portray Marilyn Monroe was a gift but it was temporary gift and it had limitations. I NEEDED and WANTED to evolve as an artist. I did the Marilyn thing for about 17 years - longer than SHE did "Marilyn." I quit while I was ahead and in doing so I maintained the integrity and respect of my recreation of her. There are NO photographs of me as Marilyn Monroe past the age of 36 (Marilyn died at 36). I would not allow myself to disrespect her or myself by sadly trying to hang on to what you CANNOT hold on to. The power of good-bye is indeed powerful. Towards the end of my 'Marilyn Years' in 1996, I was seen on a giant Billboard in the middle of Times Square in New York City as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Bette Davis with Supermodel Linda EvangelistaIta. It was an ad campaign for the designer clothing line 'K E N A R.' I felt that this was a great way to say good-bye. I was eager to move on. The very last images of me as Marilyn Monroe can be seen on YouTube in my music video "Who Wants To Be Your Lover" released in 1998. My greatest accomplishment is to know that I've stayed true to myself as an artist and I've managed to move on to create and explore other sides of my creativity especially with my own original music and I still do shows with my legendary Voice Impressions. I will always be grateful to that beautiful elegant lady Marilyn Monroe who will always have a special place in my heart. She started my career in show business. She was a one- of-a-kind STAR with TALENT and VISION years ahead of her time. There are clips of my "Marilyn Years" on my YouTube channel: "ONEANDMANYJIMMYJAMES." These clips are only the tip of the iceberg. I have tons more in storage. 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