Shayfer James
Bio
Shayfer James is an internationally touring American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer known for hauntingly beautiful and bombastic theatrical music that blends elements of rock, pop, soul and cabaret. Shayfer began playing piano and writing music at a young age, drawing inspiration from diverse musical influences such as Sam Cooke, Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Nat King Cole and A Tribe Called Quest. He has released 4 LPs and 5 EPs along with multiple singles, each showcasing the evolution of his unique style. Shayfer is also a prolific film and theatre composer and arranger, having written scores for numerous films, dance productions, and theatrical pieces including "The Ninth Hour" with Kate Douglas. Shayfer's extensive catalog (nearly five hours of music) boasts millions of streams with hundreds of thousands of listeners per month and has garnered him a passionate worldwide fanbase. His forthcoming album "Distress Call, Andromeda" will be released in February 2027, followed by tours in the U.S., Canada, UK and EU.