JAMES GIBBS III

James Gibbs III known as King James III is a recording artist and the face for the new jazz record label Next Paradigm Records, trumpeter, producer, music director, arranger, engineer, educator, and founder of Brick City Entertainment NJ LLC. Born in Newark and raised in Irvington, NJ James has been playing since he was 9 and professionally since he was 14 years old. Star student of the New Brunswick Jazz Institute, James was sought out by the late great Betty Carter in 1994 and he played and performed with her since her death in 1998. James was also mentored by the late great Donald Byrd while attending Delaware State University.

James has performed all over the world as a side man for several major industry artist and bands. He has played the theme music for a couple well known TV shows and TV soundtracks and has played on over 50 recordings during his career. James now embarks on his own journey recording and releasing his 4th album project as an artist (his 1st for Next Paradigm Records). In addition to his success as a side man, he is a successful band leader and the founder of Brick City Soul Collective. You can find their performances online via Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. 

James Gibbs III is a very hard working, relentless musician who is constantly pursuing greatness and happiness. He is consistently building his online following one fan at a time. James says “being a musician and a working musician is hard enough, now that I have to take time away from the music just to build an online following can become a little overwhelming, but I’m having fun and doing what I love, so it’s gonna build itself over time. I owe it to myself and my music lovers not to compromise my God giving talent for superficial practices, but I do understand that it is a necessary practice in today’s society, but the poison I pick over anything will always be my music!”

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