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James Oppenheim, better known as Boney James, is a smooth jazz saxophonist who popularized urban jazz (an updated version of smooth jazz that contains elements of hip-hop).
James has produced remakes of classic soul songs, such as Chaka Khan’s “Sweet Thing,” Stevie Wonder’s “Creepin’” (which had also been redone by Luther Vandross) and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine (When She’s Gone).” In addition, he collaborated with trumpeter Rick Braun on an album called Shake it Up. Their duets include “Grazin’ in the Grass,” which had been previously performed by the Friends of Distinction and Hugh Masekela.
Some James originals include “Metropolis,” “After the Rain” and “Here She Comes.”
Boney James is a two-time Grammy nominee. He has accumulated three Gold records. His current and ninth CD, Pure, debuted at #12 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. Pure marks the debut as his own producer and he also co-wrote every song.
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. His solo career has culminated with three straight #1 Contemporary Jazz/Top 40 R&B albums.
James has produced remakes of classic soul songs, such as Chaka Khan’s “Sweet Thing,” Stevie Wonder’s “Creepin’” (which had also been redone by Luther Vandross) and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine (When She’s Gone).” In addition, he collaborated with trumpeter Rick Braun on an album called Shake it Up. Their duets include “Grazin’ in the Grass,” which had been previously performed by the Friends of Distinction and Hugh Masekela.
Some James originals include “Metropolis,” “After the Rain” and “Here She Comes.”
Boney James is a two-time Grammy nominee. He has accumulated three Gold records. His current and ninth CD, Pure, debuted at #12 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. Pure marks the debut as his own producer and he also co-wrote every song.
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. His solo career has culminated with three straight #1 Contemporary Jazz/Top 40 R&B albums.
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Shine
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Christmas Present
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Pure
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Send One Your Love
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Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
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My Grown Up Christmas List
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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River
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Shoutbox
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Maladyjazz wrote:
Love, hugs and blessings to you Boney!!! I love your music. I gotta buy more CDS
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ivo_gerner wrote:
A friend of mine tipped me of on this guy. Best tip of the year, so smooth and lovely.
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UsPeaches wrote:
all his tracks are flawless...longtime fan....i love you Boney :)
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Ndiyah wrote:
Boney always sounds good, smooth and relaxing
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Smoothsilents wrote:
love the new album
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MirkoFait wrote:
;)
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Chingy314 wrote:
In The Rain
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Ldannyweb wrote:
me love!
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staytooned wrote:
boney music, and a sexy chick gives me a boney situation
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FlyingDove wrote:
Absolutely to good for words. ummmm....
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LesleyC12345 wrote:
Breathe... hard to breathe while having your soul stroked!
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roller14vienven wrote:
aparte de tener una carita linda toca el saxo muy rico
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dutchblast wrote:
boney boney , hurry up with the new album
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rjw1958 wrote:
Mr. James is "THE MAN"
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Twiggystickstoo wrote:
Always a great to wind down a hectic day with this great man, heh heh heh...musically speaking of course.
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brendas0ng wrote:
I love this singer so much. I got all his albums here http://mp3aim.com/Search/?q=Boney+James
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annetteetohan wrote:
backing dutch...I will sell my worldly goods to see boney james place in london.
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kekbay wrote:
he is the best. I really enjoy his music
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everlena wrote:
I saw Boney in concernt two years ago, he is amazing. He is so comfortable with his crowds! I think Boney James will go a loooog way! Keep coming up with great music. BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, SEXY, EDGY, ROMANTIC AND MOST OF ALL, IN A CLASS ALL HIS OWN!
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NickBalto1 wrote:
Is his name pronounced boney as in bone-ie, or is it more like bonny. Thanks. I wish he had a fan base in Australia so he could tour down here.
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