Artist description James J. Alexander has been blessed with the ability to glorify Almighty God and his only son Jesus Christ in song. "Contemporary Christian Music is God's vocation of choice for me. My talent is God's gift to me. What I do with my talent is my gift to God."

Music Style Contemporary Christian/ Christian Rock/ Christian Folk

Musical Influences Keith Green, The Beatles, Chicago, James Taylor, Moody Blues, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Carlos Santana, Pink Floyd

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Artist History James J. Alexander began singing, playing various instruments and writing poetry at a very young age[around the age of 9]. His favorite instrument at that time was the sax, while in high school he played for a group called "The Soul Setters" from New Bedford, Massachusetts. After completing high school he enlisted in the Marine Corp. and while stationed in Japan began playing guitar and writing and singing original music. His first concert was by invitation of the Japanese Consulate and held in Tokoyama. In 1978 he began to write and sing contemporary christian music. He performed at churches,coffee houses, and concerts in several states and recorded at numerous recording studios around the country, one of which was "Sugar Hill". James is also a published poet! He was nominated for "Poet OF THE YEAR 2000" by the International Society Of Poets. He received an EDITOR"S CHOICE AWARD for outstanding achievement in poetry by the International Library Of Poetry and WWW.Poetry.Com. Was INDUCTED as a INTERNATIONAL POET OF MERIT. Was NOMINATED for DISTINGUISHED MEMBER of the International Society of Poets by the Board of Directors and the Advisory Committee. His poem "An Autumn Day" was published in "America At The Millenium" The Best Poems And Poets Of The 20th century.His poem "Tis Gray" was selected as a semi-finalist in the North American Open Poetry Contest and entered into the final competition. "Tis Gray" is being published in "Time After Time" scheduled for publication in the summer of 2000. You can find "An Autumn Day" and "Tis Gray" at WWW.Poetry.Com.

Group Members James J. Alexander is a solo artist.

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, and Drums.

Albums "Like It Or Not" and "More Than A Question"

Press Reviews "More Than A Question" offers listeners spiritual messages that could provide just the inspiration for coping with life's stresses. Songs such as "Wonderin'" and "Pictures In The Clouds" transform ordinary incidents into meaningful experiences. Dorothy Ryan, staff writer, The Chronicle. James J. Alexander talks in exclamations. He's excited about his faith, his music and his future as a recording artist. He's on the edge of an adventure. Nancy Kennedy, staff writer, Citrus County Chronicle. "We believe your poem would add immeasureably to a better future insight and understanding of what our lives are like today."An Autumn Day" was selected for publication because it sparks the imagination and provides the reader with a fresh, unique perspective on life. We believe it will add to the importance and appeal of this historic edition. "America At The Millennium" promises to be the most historic and widely enjoyed addition to the body of poetic artistry we have ever published. We feel you have a very special talent and we look forward to featuring your poem. Managing Editor, The International Library Of Poetry and WWW.Poetry.Com. Howard Ely." "Your poem "Tis Gray" was selected on the basis of your unique talent and artistic vision. We believe it will add to the importance and appeal of this edition.Managing Editor, The International Library Of Poetry and WWW.Poetry.Com. Howard Ely."

Additional Info Extra special thanks to Almighty God whose love, strength, patience, wisdom, guidance, and mercy is directly responsible for the successful completion of this project

Location Lecanto, Florida - USA

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