Biography

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 A live performance by James “Sunny Jim” White calls up sea breezes, palm trees. sandy beaches and good tropical vibes. Audiences often end up dancing in conga lines and moving to the up-tempo rhythms of his original music, a blend of influences that range from the Caribbean to California, by way of Texas. White, was born in San Antonio, raised in California, and then spent 12 years in the Cayman Islands. In the Caribbean, he perfected his solo show featuring guitar, vocals and backup tracs. He added steel drum and soaked up the culture of the West Indies, infusing his songwriting with the influences of Caribbean masters. It was in Cayman that he picked up the nickname “Sunny Jim.”  

Sunny Jim has published 11 CDs, 9 studio recordings and 2 live performances. They include; Postcards from Seven Mile Beach, Life in the Laidback Lane, Sandbar Serenade, Tropical Trader,  Escape Artist, Sky Sand Water Moon, Tropicool, KISS, Flotsam and Jetsam, Rum Shoes and It’s Still Summer Somewhere. 

Sunny Jim has won numerous awards for his original music and performances.

Troprock Music Association (TRMA) 

· Entertainer of the Year 2013

· Songwriter of the Year 2014

· CD of the Year 2011, 2014, 2016

· Male Vocalist of the year 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2013, 2014, 2015

· Musician of the Year 2010, 2012

· “I Can” Community Service Award 2014

Troprockin’ Magazine People’s Choice Award

· Troprock Icon 2019

· Singer/Songwriter 2018

· Favorite Song of the Year 2019

At home in Osprey on the beautiful Suncoast of Florida, James performs for events, private parties and house concerts across the U.S. and Caribbean. Bring the tropics to your event and Sunny Jim is ready to conjure up the sea breezes and sunshine through his music.

For bookings contact us.

Contact: Website: www.sunnyjim.com 

E-mail: adela@sunnyjim.com

Instagram: @sunnyjimmusic

Twitter: @sunnyjimmusic

YouTube: Sunny Jim Music