Album Notes

Born in Houston, Texas, Teresa has spent the past few years living in Los Angeles, where she and her band, The Rhythm Tramps, have been creating the sound that you hear on her debut CD, "The Whole Enchilada" and her 2nd CD cd recorded live over 2 nights in Los Angeles with her band TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS "LIVE" and now her 3rd cd..... "OH YEAH!"

She has performed live with such legendary artists as Levon Helm, Bonnie Raitt, Lee Roy Parnell, Delbert McClinton, Kirk Whalum, Paul DeLay, Asleep At The Wheel among others. Her voice is featured on albums by Kirk Whalum, Stephen Bruton, Glen Clark, Randy Newman and blues artists Corey Stevens and Walter Trout.

"...It was as if her voice reached down deep inside me and ministered to me. People ask me in interviews all the time about that girl who sang "When The Night Rolls In" and "Drowning In The Sea Of Love". This is definitely a chapter in my life I rewind often ...working with with someone like Teresa James, who has influenced me and affected me so profoundly..."
.........Kirk Whalum

"Teresa James is a true original. When she sings you can feel it in your bones."

......Levon Helm, "The Band"

"I haven't heard pipes of this caliber in a long time... this is an amazing body of work...this lady has star written all over her."

....James "the Blueshound" Nagel producer/programmer KPFT Houston

"...She is one of the most honest, gutsy, incredible singers you'll find. The Texas-bred James takes creative chances, investing amazing soul and spirit in her music."

.....from The Pasadena Weekly