James Singleton is one of the most veteran and in-demand bass players in New Orleans. Singleton has accompanied an array of talented artists that include Chet Baker, Ellis Marsalis, and Charlie Rich to John Scofield and James Booker. He is much more than a reliable rhythm section sideman. Singleton is a core member of Astral Project, a modern jazz ensemble in New Orleans, and since 2016, Singleton has performed and recorded as a founding member of the lauded Nolatet.