TJ James

Location: Sydney, NSW

Challenge: Cerebral Palsy

Website: facebook.com/TJJamesMusic

TJ (Tim) James is a talented singer / songwriter / performer with a strong history in the local and national music community. TJ was born with Cerebral Palsy but with a strong faith and conviction, TJ believes that "anything's possible".

You only have to listen to his music to realise that he is living the dream that many musicians aspire to through proving that it is.

He is a musician first - as he says "People don't buy Stevie Wonder's music because he is blind, and I dont want them buying mine because I am disabled - but because they like the music I write".

Influenced by a diverse range of artists from the world of classic rock through to the contemporary alternative pop, TJ has honed his skills as a songwriter and professional performer since the early 90s.

TJ says his style of music today is probably best described as "classic AOR rock with an upbeat feel and message".

In addition to professionally busking and performing solo in venues locally and nationally, TJ has also played direct support to prominent artists such as Wendy Mathews and Rick Price.

TJ's work has been endorsed by industry professionals Mike Tramp (White Lion) and Hoodoo Gurus manager Michael McMartin who has described TJ's material as "superb".

TJ James has written, recorded and released four successful independent albums to to date. "Able Bodied" (2001), "TJ James" self titled (2003), "Another World" (2007) and his latest album, "All the Pieces Fit" (2012).

All albums to date are in profit across the catalogue, which is no mean feat considering this has been achieved without the aid of a recording company or distributor.

TJ also made the commitment right from the start to donate 20 - 30% of CD sales to help Cerebral Palsy organizations worldwide, and this commitment continues with TJ's latest album "All the Pieces Fit".

Check out more of TJ's music at reverbnation.com/tjjamesmusic

TJ James - "Care About You"