Vocal artist, arranger, and songsmith James Richardson announces the release of his first self-produced solo album Daydreams.
[Nashville, TN] vocal artist, arranger, and songsmith, James Richardson is thrilled to announce the release of his first solo, self-produced album, Daydreams. This eight track collection of songs is a blend of jazz and Americana, and showcases his musical talents as he reimagined, arranged, and composed each song.
The album will be available on streaming platforms at the end of May, and will also be available on CD, digital download, and a limited-run vinyl. To celebrate its release, a limited, curated listening event will be announced soon with special appearances from Richardson.
The featured track “Kaleidoscope” was co-written with Eitan Snyder, Alex Murphy, and Ben Sanders, and arranged by Richardson. This song is a perfect crossroads of emotional vocals and heartfelt lyrics that captures the essence of the entire album: a dreamy patchwork of songs that will inspire listeners to reflect, remember, and, perhaps, requite kindness.
“This project is a keepsake of songs that have somehow or in some way inspired me on my life journey; I hope that the listeners can apply them to their life meaningfully,” said Richardson when asked about his new album.
Richardson's debut solo album marks a new era for the young artist who hopes to inspire others through music.
For more information or to inquire about booking or appearances, please fill out this form.
Side One
What a Difference a Day Makes 5:16
(M. Grever, S. Adams)
Copyright Songwriters Guild of America o/b/o Estate of Stanley Adams and Universal Music-Z Tunes
Arr. J. Richardson/P. Eldridge
Take to the Air 5:32
(J. Richardson, A. Murphy)
Copyright James Lee Richardson, BMI and Alexander Robert Murphy, BMI
Arr. J. Richardson
In My Life 5:41
(P. McCartney, J. Lennon)
Copyright Mpl Communications Inc. and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Arr. J. Richardson/C. Tolson
Side Two
Kaleidoscope 4:09
(J. Richardson, E. Snyder, A. Murphy, B. Sanders)
Copyright James Lee Richardson, BMI, Eitan Jonathan Snyder, ASCAP, Alexander Robert Murphy, BMI, and Benjamin David Sanders, BMI
Arr. J. Richardson/K. Martucci
Laura 2:58
(D. Raksin, J. Mercer)
Copyright EMI Robbins Catalog Inc.
Arr. J. Richardson
Them There Eyes 4:15
(M. Pinkard, D. Tauber, W. Tracey)
Copyright Bourne Co.
Arr. J. Richardson/M. Dvorin
Rest Assured 0:55
(J. Richardson)
Copyright James Lee Richardson, BMI
Arr. J. Richardson
Time After Time 5:12
(C. Lauper, R. Hyman)
Copyright WB Music Corp. o/b/o Dub Notes and Concord Music o/b/o Rella Music Corp.
Arr. J. Richardson/C. Tolson
Alex Murphy: upright piano (tracks 1,2,3,6,7), grand piano (track 5)
Chris Walters: upright piano (tracks 4,8)
Shaun Richardson: electric guitar (track 3), acoustic guitar (tracks 2,8), nylon guitar (tracks 1,4,8)
Jake Stargel: acoustic guitar (track 7)
Ben Sanders: electric guitar (track 4), nylon guitar (track 3), background vocals (track 5)
Chris Mondak: upright bass (tracks 3,6)
P.J. George: upright bass (tracks 1,2,4,5,7,8)
Ryan Brasley: drums, shaker (tracks 3,6)
Jordan Perlson: drums, shaker (tracks 1,2,4,7,8)
Cynthia Tolson: violin (tracks 3,8), viola (tracks 3,8), string arrangements (tracks 3,8)
Ryan Hommel: pedal steel guitar (track 4)
Max Dvorin: alto sax (track 2,7), tenor sax (track 6), horn arrangement (track 6)
Roy Agee: trombone (track 6)
Jimmy Bowland: baritone sax (track 6)
Emmanuel Echem: trumpet (track 6)
Abi Flowers: background vocals (tracks 2,3,5,7,8)
Katie Martucci: background vocals (tracks 2,4,5,7,8), vocal arrangement (track 4)
Vaughn Faison: background vocals (tracks 1,2,5,7,8)
Recorded at Barnfire Creative, Nashville
Co-Produced and Engineered by Ben Sanders
Track 5 Recorded at Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa, Nashville
Recording Engineer (track 5): Cameron Davidson
Mixed by Scott Hundley, MADE Recording
Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova, Phil’s Lab Inc.
Album Artwork by Barbara Weisenberg, Blackberry Mountain Studio
Album Photography by Jeremy Ryan, Jeremy Ryan Photography
Album Design by Patryk Larney, Hope Tree Entertainment
Acknowledgements
Daydreams wouldn’t have come to life without sharing perspectives and creative energy with my co-producer and engineer, Ben Sanders. Thank you for such a beautiful and eye-opening process of building this record. I would also like to acknowledge my family and their immense love and support: Shaun Richardson, C.J. Oliver, Shane Burkett, Tom and Cindy Richardson. Along the journey, kind people have encouraged, supported, and inspired me to pursue my art.
I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with every artist on this project. It has ignited a fire inside me. How joyous and freeing it is to create art through togetherness. Thank you for helping me find myself and tell my story. I can’t wait to continue this curious, creative journey that began with daydreams and an imagination.
Now, daydream with me.
