Kevin D. James

California, United States

Model, Actor, Musician

www.reverbnation.com/kjlive

My name is Kevin James, an exceptionally talented pianist, R&B/soul singer, and dynamic stage actor. Former touring keyboardist with R&B diva Stephanie Mills, Gospel legend Shirley Caesar and multiple Grammy winners, the O'Jays. Expert sight reading, jazz charts, and improvisation. A true keyboard/piano playing wizard. Heavily influenced by George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Bob James and Joe Sample of Crusaders. Studied at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio as Jazz Performance Major. Currently doing solo smooth jazz/R&B, instrumental funk. Plus, I sing a strong baritone in the style of George Benson, Al Jarreau, Peabo Bryson, Jeffery Osborne. Valid passport will travel ASAP. Kevin James 310-425-6742

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Physical Details

Height:180 cm / 5ft 11in Waist:86 cm / 34in
Weight:89 kg / 195 lbs Shoe size:10.5 UK / 11.5 US / 45.0 Euro
Ethnicity:Black / African descent Hair color:Black
Skin color:Tanned Hair length:Short
Eye color:Brown Hair type:Bald
Chest:106 cm / 42 in

Experience

2012

  • Transformation, a Musical Odessey : Music Composer and Arranger, California, USA

1979

  • Central Visual & Performining Arts : Modern Method Acting Techniques, St. Louis, USA

Modeling

Modeling experience:Part-time model - paid commercial work

Acting

Acting experience:Previous paid speaking roles

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK EnglishUSA CaliforniaUSA New YorkUSA Southern
KEVIN D. JAMES
Actor, Singer & Professional Pianist
(SAG Eligible)


PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Height: 5'- 11
Weight: 195lbs Elite Athletic Build
Hair: N/A
Eyes: Brown
Chest Size: 46
Waist Size: 34
Shoe Size: 11R
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

FILMS
Plato's Run (1996) / Gang Member / Echo Bridge Entertainment, James Becket, Dir.
The Expert (1995) / Villian / Tango Entertainment, Rick Avery, Dir.
In The Mouth of Madness (1995) / Extra / New Line Cinema, John Carpenter, Dir.
Eye For An Eye (1981) / Extra / Adams' Apple Film Company, Steve Carver, Dir.
Escape From New York (1981) / Extra / AVCO Embassy Pictures, John Carpenter, Dir.


THEATER
Macbeth Malcolm Gerald Lynch Theatre
A Woman's Worth Omar African Poetry Theatre
Skeletons Vincent Jr./Shane Ind. Dance Theatre
The Imaginary Invalid Bonnefoy The Geary Theater
Field of the Black Birds Lieutenant Ulrich Westminister Theater
The Vase Guy #3 W. S. Robinson Theater
Fall of the House of Usher Roderick Usher Forest Park Community Theater
42nd Street Julian Forest Park Community Theater
Cabaret Ernst Ludwig Madrid Theater -L. A.
Oliver Twist Police Officer Webster College Municipal Theater



EDUCATION & TRAINING
Graduate; Visual & Performing Arts High School. St. Louis, Missouri. 1979
The American Theatre Of Harleem: Keith Johnson
Creative Acting Company Acting: Robin Lane, Collete Duval



SPECIAL SKILLS
Professional Pianist, Singer & Working Musician
Recording Artist/Keyboardist & Arranger
Professional Baritone Singer
Dance: Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B.

Vocal Dialects: British, Australian, Jamaican, African, Spanish.

Life-time martial artist; Kodokan Judo Black Belt and Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
Tri-athlon Competitor, Mountain Climber, Scuba-diver

Music

Keyboard ability:ExpertComposer ability:Expert
Vocal ability:Lead singerProducer ability:Expert
Vocal range:BaritoneLike to join a band:Yes

Singing styles

PopRock

Favorite genres

PopHip-hopJazz
Over 25 years of professional live entertainment work in casinos, vacation resorts, hotels and night clubs. Former touring keyboardist with R&B diva Stephanie Mills, gospel legend Shirley Caesar and Grammy award-winners, the O'Jays. Listen to demos and see photo gallery at www.reverbnation.com/kjlive

Studied at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio as Jazz Performance Major. Currently doing solo smooth jazz/R&B, instrumental funk. Exceptionally strong, soulful baritone voice in the style of George Benson, Al Jarreau, Jeffery Osborne and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire. Valid passport will travel ASAP. Kevin James 310-425-6742

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