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Boney James, (born James Oppenheim, September 1, 1961 in Lowell, Massachusetts) is a saxophonist, songwriter and producer who popularized urban jazz (an updated version of contemporary jazz that contains elements of R&B and hip-hop). He is one of the most successful instrumental artists of our time, with sales totaling over 3 million records.
Boney James is a three-time Grammy Award nominee (Best Pop Instrumental Album, 2001 and 2004, and Best Traditional R&B Performance, 2009 ) and a Soul Train Award winner (Best Jazz Album). He has also been honored with an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Jazz Album. He has accumulated four RIAA certified Gold records. His current and twelfth CD, Send One Your Love, spent 8 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Boney James started his teen years in New Rochelle, New York, as a Motown fan, which has contributed to his “musical influence and soulful R&B style.” This R&B influence was strengthened by seven years of touring and sessions as a sideman with artists like the Isley Brothers and Morris Day.
In addition to the Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance, in 2009 Billboard ranked him the #1 “Hot Smooth Jazz Artist” as well as the #2 “Top Contemporary Jazz Artist.” Send One Your Love was Top 5 on the “Top Contemporary Jazz Album” chart for 50 weeks and was ranked #2 for that chart overall for 2009. He was also the #3 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Decade.
Boney James is a three-time Grammy Award nominee (Best Pop Instrumental Album, 2001 and 2004, and Best Traditional R&B Performance, 2009 ) and a Soul Train Award winner (Best Jazz Album). He has also been honored with an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Jazz Album. He has accumulated four RIAA certified Gold records. His current and twelfth CD, Send One Your Love, spent 8 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Boney James started his teen years in New Rochelle, New York, as a Motown fan, which has contributed to his “musical influence and soulful R&B style.” This R&B influence was strengthened by seven years of touring and sessions as a sideman with artists like the Isley Brothers and Morris Day.
In addition to the Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance, in 2009 Billboard ranked him the #1 “Hot Smooth Jazz Artist” as well as the #2 “Top Contemporary Jazz Artist.” Send One Your Love was Top 5 on the “Top Contemporary Jazz Album” chart for 50 weeks and was ranked #2 for that chart overall for 2009. He was also the #3 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Decade.
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Roc_Melo wrote:
Silent Night <3
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Love this track.
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ojerrejo wrote:
yes yes yes amazing...
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Dana_UK wrote:
The new album is amazing !!
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BackNDaDay90 wrote:
When I Had the Chance (Feat. LeToya) <3
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TonyTheTigger wrote:
Wow! I just saw Boney last night, in Buffalo, NY. He concerts are a blast. He came into the audience and was dancing with the women with isle seats, while playing the sax. Last time I saw him, in Tampa, FL, he was playing while standing on the arm rests of the seats! Played a lot of "classic" Boney, and a couple of songs from Contact. Fantastic Night. Thanks Boney.
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AstroBoy30 wrote:
he makes good music.
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bootsiset wrote:
Boney james is the man. Last FM we need all of Boney's music on this site.
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Dana_UK wrote:
Happy New Year to all ! Boney come to London soon :-))
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Jrome86 wrote:
Gotta love Boney James!!
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Shazz11 wrote:
mmmmmh................ he has covered Touch by John Klemmer.......so enjoyed to listen it again....
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Assedor wrote:
The cloudless landscape is pulling as an azure behind a brush of my reminiscence … created by your music...
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Assedor wrote:
Warm wishes from cold Berlin. Your melodies remind of warm summer and feelings, which for ever with me...
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LOVES-DESIRE wrote:
BONEY JAMES! YOU'RE THE BESTEST!
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SimoneBerlioz wrote:
i like you duo feat debi nova.
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Dana_UK wrote:
I love you Boney :)
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harry_lee wrote:
very good! Boney!
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TonyTheTigger wrote:
Boney has been nominated for the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards - Brass/Woodwind Artist of the Year and Send One Your Love for Album of the Year. You can vote for your favorite. Send One Your Love is Great!
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TonyTheTigger wrote:
I just read that Boney James was in a car crash last month. According to "Smooth Jazz Now" he is OK. I'm sure all you fans and everyone here at Last.fm wish you the very best and a speedy recovery. You're the very best.
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"WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE" feat. LaToya Luckett :: Available Now on iTunes!
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