Modern Jazz Masters: Boney James

Posted 1 month ago at 12:00 am

If you haven’t heard of this man then you need to stop reading this and head on down to the nearest music store or fire up the old 4G broadband service and download a track.

Boney James is one of the most influential modern and urban jazz musicians of our time. With three Grammy Awards and a Soul Train Award under his belt, James has continued to dazzle the music world with his unique blend of soothing saxophone and cold, hard distance and isolation. At times the music is soothing, at other times it is sad but it is always soulful and full of life. These are real feelings and real emotions, layers of meaning packed into every note.

His live performances have been widely acclaimed as well. He doesn’t just stand rigid like a straw man while the audience watches. He confidently maneuvers his way through the crowd, getting everyone into the action and never missing a beat.

If you haven’t heard of this legendary man, then you need to wake up and get on board.