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Robert McElhiney James (born December 25, 1939) [1] is an American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. He founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela", the theme song for the TV show Taxi. [2] . According to VICE, music from his first seven albums has often been sampled and believed to have contributed to the formation of hip hop.
Latest News. 05/21/24. Tiny Desk Premiere: Bob James. Bob James‘ Tiny Desk concert is a manifestat…. 01/13/24. JAZZ HANDS (Animated Video) The sensual and soulful new single from Bob James …. 01/05/24. Critic’s Picks of 2023.
From his first days in Marshall, Missouri, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout the world. Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, James recorded his first solo album, Bold Conceptions, that same year for Mercury Records.
Here's a small taste of JAZZ HANDS, the new album from Bob James. It features an array of amazing artists & musicians including CeeLo, Dave Koz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and many more! Discover more at...
Jazz keyboard player whose light, hook-laden pop instrumentals often hit the charts during the 1970s and '80s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. December 25, 1939 in Marshall, MO. Genre. Jazz, Stage & Screen. Styles. Crossover Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Smooth Jazz, Original Score, Soundtracks. Also Known As.
Jun 19, 2024 · From his first days in Marshall, Missouri, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout the world. Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, James recorded his first solo album, Bold Conceptions, that year for Mercury Records. 58 albums and innumerable awards would follow through five decades.
Once Upon A Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions.
Bob James. Robert McElhiney James is an American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. He founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela", the theme song for the TV show Taxi.
Robert McElhiney James (born December 25, 1939) is an American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. He founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela", the theme song for the TV show Taxi.
Mar 2, 2004 · Keyboardist and producer Bob James' 1970s work helped to establish the sound of smooth jazz — and lives on in hip-hop samples galore.
