"A powerful voice... he effectively radiates the passion & arrogance that Frederick Douglass was known for."

The NY Times 

 

"Brilliant...His voice is commanding & clothed with authority."

The Harlem Times

 

"Kept the audience in tune with the rhythms of his various soliloquies."

The Amsterdam News

 

"Booming voice & striking physical appearance."

The NorthStar

 

"Strong actor."

NYTheatre.com

 

"Admirably smooth, sings well and moves like the man..."

Woman Around Town

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"Spectacular!"

New York Theater

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"Brilliant...Watching James is like seeing many legendary Broadway song & dance men rolled into one. A phenomenal showman."

Comedy & Entertainment World News