ST. JAMES is the 2001 band project of former BLACK N' BLUE and FREIGHT TRAIN JANE leader Jaimie St. James. The mop topped vocalist led a band unit of guitarist Jimmy Maguire with keyboard player Danny Morris. Also in the band roster were KIDD WICKED / JEANNINE ST. CLAIR rhythm section of bass player Joe Frietchen and drummer Todd Shelly.

The debut 'American Man' album, released in October of 2001, would see production courtesy of erstwhile YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and LOUDNESS vocalist Mike Vescara.