Reese, James

James Reese

A "shining tenor" (New York Classical Review), James Reese is a frequently sought tenor soloist with leading orchestras and ensembles throughout North America. James is a leading interpreter of Baroque music, and maintains close relationships with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, the American Bach Soloists, The Sebastians, Portland Baroque Orchestra, the Washington Bach Consort and the Boston Early Music Festival. In the 2024-25 season, he will make his debut with Early Music Vancouver, the Victoria Symphony (CA), and Opera Lafayette. An active recitalist, James presents song recitals with his friend and collaborator, pianist Daniel Overly. Together they debuted at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society in 2022. He won a GRAMMY Award in 2023 as a soloist on The Crossing’s release Born. Praise for James' singing have called his performances "captivating" (The Broad Street Review) and "splendid" (San Francisco Chronicle.) A graduate of Northwestern and Yale Universities, he is currently based in Philadelphia.