James
Newell is a talented vocal stylist and guitarist who provides high quality,
professional entertainment for events and functions throughout the greater
Nashville area. James specializes in smokey jazz vocals that have a relaxing,
bluesy edge. From jazz standards to classic popular music, James will adapt his
repertoire to fit your needs. James' resonant,
heartfelt vocals, backed by his confident, evocative guitar style will provide
just the right atmosphere for your event or party. James can also provide, duo,
trio, or larger musical configurations to meet your entertainment needs. With over 30 years in
the entertainment business, you can trust James to provide just the right
musical compliment for your event. Along with his musical partner, boogie woogie
piano master Mark Sorrells, Newell & Sorrells perform some of the best blues,
jazz, and New Orleans style music in Nashville. Browse the links to the left to find sound
samples, videos, song lists and more.
Click the screen below for
video:
Newell & Sorrells "Rip
it Up" in Nashville, TN.
Click the video link at the top left to view more Newell and Sorrells videos.
James R. Newell and Mark
Sorrellsare currently appearing weekly
at Chappy's
on Church Street, Nashville, TN
every Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
and every Sunday for Brunch, 11:30am to 2:30pm
Chappy’son Church exudes New Orleans “Old World Charm” with,
among other things, Parisian street lamps indoors, a 100-year old
stained-glass wall, and a hand-carved bar from Europe.
Simply the finest authentic New Orleans cuisine in Nashville.
John “Chappy” Chapman
was born in Mobile, Alabama where his father was the British Consul.
Later, after his fathers death, John and his family moved to New
Orleans where he graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans
with a degree in business.
The original Chappy’s Seafood
Restaurant opened its doors in December of 1984 and remained
one of the premier restaurants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On
August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina completely demolished
Chappy’s restaurant and his home.
In June of 2006, Chappy’s Seafood
Restaurant re-opened as:
Join Newell
& Sorrells at Chappy's for some of the best blues, jazz, and New
Orleans style music in Nashville.
every Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
and every Sunday for Brunch, 11:30am to 2:30pm
