BRANDEN & JAMES, described by NPR music as a duo with "dazzling cello and soar-ing tenor vocals" brings the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside the likes of Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho,” The Bay Area Reporter. ”Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star" (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent) Australian cellist James Clark, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you've never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent & resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020.

Since forming a duo, they’ve been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and their undeniable charm and wit. In 2024, they will join Effie, and embark on a 25-city US tour to promote their forthcoming collaborative album, Happy Days. Shortly after the release of their debut album Chasing Dreams in 2020, BRANDEN & JAMES were named best unsigned artists in North America by Music Connection magazine.