The James Hunter Six

The James Hunter Six is the band led by English singer James Hunter (born 1962 in Colchester, Essex). Hunter released music with Howlin' Wilf and the Vee-Jays, was championed by Van Morrison in the mid-1990s and later entered the Daptone Records orbit; Whatever It Takes was produced by Gabriel Roth (Bosco Mann).

James Hunter was born in 1962 in Colchester, Essex. He recorded with Van Morrison on his first solo album ...Believe What I Say (Ace Records, 1996). The James Hunter Six recorded Whatever It Takes at Daptone-associated studios with producer Gabriel Roth; the review notes strong soul, R&B and pop influences and references artists such as Ray Charles, James Brown and Sam Cooke.

The single review praises James Hunter's voice and situates the album Whatever It Takes within Daptone Records' soul/R&B aesthetic. It highlights production by Gabriel Roth (Bosco Mann) and mentions influences from Ray Charles, James Brown and Sam Cooke. The review traces Hunter's career from Howlin' Wilf and the Vee-Jays to collaborations with Van Morrison.

For:Fans of classic soul, retro R&B and pop-influenced rhythm-and-blues.