The White House

James rehearsing with the house band before the show. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

Arnold, Kate, James and Kim go over an arrangement. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James greets bassist Nathan East. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James and Keb’ Mo’ compare notes. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James and Keb’ Mo’ rehearse their duet. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

Kim, Kate, Arnold and Catharine Russell. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James on stage in the East Room.. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James and Smokey Robinson. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

The East Room of the White House. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James chats with Carol Burnett before the show. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

The President and First Lady say hello. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James performs. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James, Kim and Keb’ Mo’. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

James with “House” Military Band at the White House. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.

Kim and James with Carol Burnett. Photo by Robbie Brooks Moore.

Keb’ Mo’ and James. Photo by Ellyn Kusmin.