Bobby Carter | May 27, 2024
Bob James’ Tiny Desk concert is a manifestation of freedom and collaboration. “I have youth represented here,“ he says before introducing his band. “I don’t have that myself, but I can hire it.“ The joke is tinged with a certain degree of truth. Still, curiosity and openness fuel his fresh spirit and keep his fanbase wide-ranging. The jazz pianist, composer and producer took his opportunity at the Desk to highlight his iconic discography, spanning over five decades.
Quincy Jones discovered Bob James in the 1960s and signed him to a record deal. He then arranged for other jazz greats like Sarah Vaughan and Grover Washington Jr. before releasing his album One in 1974. That album featured “Feel Like Making Love“ and “Nautilus,“ one of the most sampled records in hip-hop. While James has released dozens of projects with his contemporaries, hip-hop has been the bridge to younger generations.
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