Bass-baritone James Wood, whose voice has been described as "majestic" (San Francisco Chronicle) and "lustrous" (Oakland Tribune), has been acclaimed for his remarkable range and versatility. On the opera stage he has been at home with Mozart, Verdi, and Strauss, while in concert he has shown the ability to shift smoothly between such varied composers as Bach, Haydn, Brahms and Messiaen. Scores of opera companies, orchestras and churches have relied on his ability to provide a wide vocal range of pitch, color and dynamics to suit the demands of the most challenging musical pieces.

James Wood is the rare example of an artist who can sing the most difficult modern works or the standard opera, concert and sacred repertoire with equal ease, style and beauty. 

Mr. Wood is now retired from professional performing and only sings for the enjoyment of his family, friends and the Lord Jesus Christ. This website stands as a reminder of his many years on the classical music stage and in gratitude to those who enjoyed and appreciated his art. Those who tried to use or oppose him unwittingly drove him to a much happier life away from them.