Hailing from Washington, D.C., multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter James Tillman fell in love with music early on. When he learned one of his favorite artists, Marvin Gaye, was a native Washingtonian, Tillman became further driven to forge his own musical path. A student of tradition, but also inspired by contemporary producers, Tillman’s sound is soulful R&B with a modern twist. Tillman released his debut EP, Shangri La, on April 29, 2014, and quickly earned acclaim.