JAMES AZRAEL: Guitars & Vocals
The crunch. The drive. The whiskey. They all describe the sound James brings to Court Jester. Often questioned as to why he plays rythym, his answer is always the same, James is the back bone of Court Jester and keeps everything in kick-your-ass mode...occasionally jumping in for a classic Heavy Metal guitar harmony. And by no means does he take a backseat in the studio or on stage; he is the majority writer (especially lyrics), back up vocalist and growler, and is the band liason for all business dealings.
James Uses:
-- BC Rich Guitars w/ EMG Pick-Ups
-- Marshall Amps & Cabs
-- Peavey Diamond 22 Series Microphones and Peavey P.A. Systems
FUN FACTS:
- James is the originating founder of Court Jester along with then bassist Erick Koenig.
- "Welcome To Hell" was the first song James ever wrote, way back in 1992. "Do We Just Surrender" was the second song shrotly there after.
- James is also an actor/voice talent having worked on numerous independant films and major Hollywood productions, as well as commericals for radio & TV.
- Though non-religous, James is a non-denominational Ordained Minster and does perform weddings
- Has a Masters Degree in Education
- Birthdate: April 12th
- Worked in the radio industry (Chicago) for 11-years
