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Morgan James (born November 24, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including Motown: The Musical, Godspell, and The Addams Family. Her first studio album, Hunter, was released by Epic Records in November 2014. Her second studio album, Reckless Abandon, was released on April 7, 2017. James is also well known for her numerous musical collaborations with the jazz collective Postmodern Jukebox. Early life and education James was born Morgan Grunerud in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of educators and actors Allen Grunerud and Shellie Harwood. The family moved frequently when James was a child, going from Pocatello, Idaho to Utah, Tennessee, and eventually Modesto, California where she spent her high school years. She has a younger brother, Nicholas, who is an avant-garde musician and comedian. James was inspired by her actor parents to enter the performing arts, and she joined a choir while in middle school. Her grandmother also bought her a karaoke machine and agreed to pay for singing lessons until James went to college. James attended high school at Peter Johansen High School in Modesto and graduated in 1999. At the age of 17, James realized it was her dream to attend The Juilliard School in New York City, and after auditioning, she was eventually wait-listed and then rejected. However, after significant correspondence with the head of admissions, she convinced him to accept her as the class's seventh singer, one above the usual six. There, she studied opera, and eventually earned her Bachelor of Music in Voice in 2003. In college, James also took a master class headed by Broadway veteran Barbara Cook. Career After college, James initially struggled to find work and looked for jobs that enabled her to use both her operatic and classical training. James did not make her Broadway debut until 2010 in the musical production of The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. In 2011, James appeared in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland and the Broadway revival of Godspell. James sprained her ankle in a rehearsal for Godspell in October 2011 and was unable to perform during previews. She recuperated and, by November 2011, was performing in the musical at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In 2013, James took on the role of Teena Marie in Motown: The Musical. She stayed with the cast until December 2013, when she left to pursue a vocal performance tour. While on Broadway she moonlighted as a solo artist, with a backing band often composed of Chris Fenwick, Matt Fieldes, Damien Bassman, among others. She has played at numerous New York City clubs, including (Le) Poisson Rouge, 54 Below, Rockwood Music Hall, and Birdland. Her first solo album, Morgan James Live: A Celebration of Nina Simone, was recorded at New York jazz club, Dizzy's, and is a collection of Nina Simone cover songs. It was released via Epic Records in December 2012. Her second solo album (and first studio album), Hunter, was recorded in 2014 and released via Epic Records in June 2014. The 11-track album was produced by Doug Wamble and is James' first album of all solo material. The album included her cover of Prince's song "Call My Name", which Prince allowed her to put on the record. On December 16, 2016, James released her second cover album, Blue, released on the 45th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's album of the same name. Reckless Abandon, her second solo studio album, was independently released on April 7, 2017, via her self-created Hedonist Records. It is her first album to feature completely original material and heavily incorporates elements of soul and R&B. On March 31, 2017, she embarked on a national headlining spring "Reckless Abandon Tour" in support of the album. Since 2014, James collaborates with Postmodern Jukebox, producing several cover songs on their YouTube channel and joining them on tour. In 2018, Morgan James released The White Album, her own interpretation of The Beatles' album, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. In 2020, James, alongside Broadway legends Cynthia Erivo, Orfeh, Shoshana Bean and Ledisi, was featured on the all-female EP, She is Risen, which covers songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. Personal life James lives in Harlem with her husband, guitarist and producer Doug Wamble, whom she wed in spring of 2016. Discography Albums Studio albums Cover albums Live albums Extended plays Singles References External links Official website Morgan James at the Internet Broadway Database. Discover the Morgan James popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Morgan James books.
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The Big Free
Martha B. BooneA young female doctor faces the violence, debauchery, and largerthanlife characters of a New Orleans surgery in this funny and gritty medical novel. New Orleans, 1982. Voodoo...
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The Master
Colm Tóibín“Colm Tóibín’s beautiful, subtle illumination of Henry James’s inner life” (The New York Times) captures the loneliness and hope of a master of psychological subtlety whose forays ...
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Running on Empty No More
Jonice Webb“Opens doors to richer, more connected relationships by naming the elephant in the room ‘Childhood Emotional Neglect’” (Harville Hendrix, PhD & Helen Lakelly Hunt, PhD, authors...
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The Winter Killer
Alex Pine‘HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownable’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Alex Pine has done it again! Another excellent crime thriller… I was hooked from the first page. Read ...
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Devilish Intent
Morgan JamesDon't miss Con and Grace's story, a steamy secondchance romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James. Anger. Hurt. Betrayal.All the emotions I thought...
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When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost
Joan Morgan“Morgan has given an entire generation of Black feminists space and language to center their pleasures alongside their politics.” Janet Mock, New York Times bestselling author of R...
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Undeniable Love
Morgan JamesDon't miss the second book in Jack and Mia's story, a second chance, smalltown romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James. A knock on h...
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The Paleo Cardiologist
Jack WolfsonA drugfree program for cardiac fitness. Do you take drugs for cholesterol or high blood pressure? Are you looking to avoid a heart attack or stroke? The Paleo Cardiologist i...
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Tempting the Devil
Morgan JamesDon't miss Clay and Abby's story, a brother's best friend romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James.AbbyI did all the things a good girl is...
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Aaker on Branding
David Aaker“A highly concise and wonderfully cogent and insightful tutorial on the principles of brand stewardship and leadership.” Joseph V. Tripodi, former Chief Marketing Officer, Subway a...
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Unrequited Love
Morgan JamesDon't miss the first book in Jack and Mia's story, a second chance, smalltown romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James. Amelia Hamilt...
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To Italy, With Love
Nicky Pellegrino'An uplifting and delicious taste of Italy' ERICA JAMES'The perfect recipe for the ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY 'Knowing, compassionate and moving' CATHERINE ROBERTSON ...
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Beyond Positive Thinking
Robert AnthonyThe multimillioncopy worldwide bestseller based on proven psychological and spiritual principles for success. Beyond Positive Thinking provides a commonsense approach to achi...
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The Premed Playbook
Ryan GrayHow to craft a personal statement that secures interviews and admissions: “Reliable advice . . . a gift to premeds.”Sujay Kansagra, MD, author of The Medical Sc...
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The Bezos Letters
Steve Anderson & Karen AndersonThe Bezos Letters lays out the fourteen growth principles that Amazon uses every day by examining Jeff Bezos’ personal letters to shareholders.Jeff Bezos created Amazon, the fastes...
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Devil in Disguise
Morgan JamesDon't miss Gavin and Kate's story, a forbidden love romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James. She isn't looking for foreverbut I...
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The Wreck of the Titan
Morgan RobertsonA novella of unrequited love, human arrogance, and deadly tragedy that predicted the legendary Titanic disaster…fourteen years before it happened. In 1898, Morgan Robertson pe...
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Friendly Fire
Morgan JamesDon't miss Gray and Claire's story, a smalltown, friendstolovers romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James. I'm in love with my best friend... And she c...
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The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview
Ryan Gray“A musthave for every future doctor’s collection. Great advice, comprehensive, and to the point. Dr. Gray breaks it down, play by play.” Sujay Kansagra, MD, author of The Medical S...
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35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say
Maura Cullen“The goto guide on diversity. . . . A mustread book for [anyone] who wants to understand what it takes to respect and work with today’s global workforce.” Brendon Bu...
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Beyond Positive Thinking
Robert AnthonyThis multimillioncopy bestselling guide to achieving success and satisfaction “delivers profound lifechanging strategies with brilliance and simplicity” (Peggy McColl, New York Tim...
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Devil in the Details
Morgan JamesDon't miss Xander and Lydia's story, a steamy secondchance, secret baby romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James. I learned the hard way that alcohol and b...
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Unbreakable Love
Morgan JamesDon't miss the final book in Jack and Mia's story, a second chance, smalltown romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James. Torn between ...
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The Secrets of Hawthorn Place
Jenni Keer'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5 reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing...
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The Little Teashop of Lost and Found
Trisha Ashley'Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality one of the best writers around.' KATIE FFORDE‘Trisha at her best.’ CAROLE MATTHEWSAlice Rose is a foundling, discovered o...
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Heart of a Soldier
James B. StewartFrom Pulitzer Prize winner James B. Stewart comes the extraordinary story of American hero Rick Rescorla, Morgan Stanley security director and a veteran of Vietnam and the British ...
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Other Women
Cathy KellyDon't miss the stunning new novel from Cathy Kelly about sisterhood, love & friendship The Wedding Party is available to preorder now!'A burst of warmth and wit, twists and tu...
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The Italian Wedding
Nicky PellegrinoTwo feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make th...
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The Holistic Gut Prescription
Lauren Deville“The most thorough guide to intestinal wellness I’ve seen to date . . . to reverse leaky gut, chronic infections, candida and chronic inflammation” (Alan Christianson, NM...
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Running on Empty
Jonice Webb & Christine MuselloThis informative guide helps you identify and heal from childhood emotional neglect so you can be more connected and emotionally present in your life. Do you sometimes feel ...
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The Christmas Killer
Alex PineThe most chilling read of the Christmas season.As the snow begins to fall, the body count begins to climb…DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy villag...
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The Coach Model for Christian Leaders
Keith E. WebbA practical guide to the leadership skills you need to solve problems, reach goals, and develop others into leaders themselves. The COACH Model® is a radically different approach t...
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Max Your Mind
Sandra Sunquist StantonAn inspiring guide to keeping your mind, body, and spirit working together to keep you sharp, healthy, and happy through life. Frustrated with your brain? How would you like...
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How to Write Copy That Sells
Ray EdwardsCommunicate with potential customersand persuade them to buy: “The best copywriting teacher I know.” Michael Hyatt, New York Times–bestselling author of Your Best Year EverThis boo...
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Quentin Security Series Box Set 1
Morgan JamesLooking for your next book boyfriend? Don't miss the men from QSG! This box set contains the first three steamy, suspenseful novels in the bestselling Quentin Security Series: ...
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Courageous Aging
Ken Druck“An inspirational guide for aging with confidence packed with insight and wisdom for living life to its fullest. A must read” (John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women ar...
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Retribution Series Box Set 1
Morgan JamesPacked with steam and suspense, this box set includes the first three books in the Retribution Series:Unrequited LoveAmelia Hamilton doesn't need any reminders of her pastespeciall...
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The Staycation
Michele Gorman'Perfect summer reading!' Bella OsborneTwo families. One cancelled flight. And a last minute house swap...Things get desperate for strangers Harriet and Sophie when they become st...
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Gone, Baby, Gone
Dennis Lehane“Powerful and raw, harrowing, and unsentimental.” Washington Post Book World “Chilling, completely credible….[An] absolutely gripping story.”Chicago Tribune “Mr. Lehane delivers bi...
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The Killer in the Snow
Alex PineThe first fall of snow can be fatal…A year has passed since DI James Walker cracked his biggest case yet, and he’s hoping for peace and quiet this festive season.But across the fel...
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The Devil You Know
Morgan JamesDon't miss Blake and Victoria's story, a steamy opposites attract romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James. Ten years ago, Victoria managed to outwit h...
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Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare
Kay Kennedy, Lucy Leclerc & Susan CampisHumanCentered Leadership in Healthcare is a new leadership model based on the theory of complex systems. It addresses the requirement for healthcare organizations to develop enviro...