James Masanotti is an accomplished and versatile performer, with experience in*:

  • orchestral/musical playing (Furman & Univ. of Houston orchestras, Beaumont Symphony, Brazosport Symphony, Stages Theatre [Always, Patsy Cline])

  • chamber music (Hartness & Gladden scholarship string quartets [Furman], Cumberland Winds Project, St. Paul’s UMC chamber music)

  • jazz (Furman Jazz Combos, Bayou City Swing, Masanotti Quintet/Quartet/Trio, Raquel Cepeda Septet, Swing Rendezvous)

  • country/pop/folk (Line Shack Six, Hayden Jones Trio)

  • studio recording (Bayou City Swing, Hayden Jones, Lucky Strike Studios)

  • choral and solo singing (St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Choral Fellows, St. Paul’s UMC Staff Singers, Houston Chamber Choir, St. George’s Episcopal Choir Staff Singers)

James is always looking for the next opportunity to learn, play new music, and collaborate with peers. If you would like to hire him as a solo performer or create a bespoke ensemble for your event, don’t hesitate to use the information below or on the ‘Contact’ page.

*references/resume available upon request

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