Following the release this month of his first full-length album Champagne Kisses, acclaimed Birmingham-born singer and pianist Reuben James has announced a six-date UK tour which kicks off in Bristol on October 31st before travelling to Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton, Manchester and London. The UK concerts are part of an extensive European tour which will include shows in France, Denmark, Belgium, Holland and Germany and will see the band perform music from across James’ expansive back catalogue, which has now amassed in excess of 50 million plays across all platforms.
He says: “I’m so happy to be heading back on the road again to visit some of my favourite UK town and cities in support of the release of my new album Champagne Kisses. I’m bringing my incredible band with me and we can’t wait to see everyone.” Champagne Kisses, released on James’ Rufio Records label last Friday and featuring a host of special guests including Roy Ayers, Braxton Cook, Joel Culpepper, Conor Albert, Ric Wilson and Vula, showcases his radio-friendly blend of jazz-rooted soul and R&B and has seen widespread support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1xtra and BBC Radio 2.
Alongside his soaring solo career, James is hugely in demand as a writer, producer and session artist and has recently collaborated with the likes of Stormzy, Sam Smith, James Bay, Disclosure and Marcus Mumford (for the Apple TV show Ted Lasso) amongst many others. Tickets for James’ 2023 tour go on sale at 10am on Thursday June 22nd.
