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James Oppenheim, better referred to as Boney James, occurs as smooth jazz saxophonist who popularized urban jazz (an updated version of smooth jazz that contains elements of hip-hop).
James has produced remaking of classic soul songs, like Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing," Stevie Wonder's "Creepin'" (which had likewise been redone by Luther Vandross) and Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine (When She's Gone)." Additionally, he collaborated by owning trumpeter Rick Braun on an album called Dislodge it Higher. Their duets include "Grazin' in the Grass," which experienced been antecedently performed per Friends of Distinction and Hugh Masekela.
A bit of James originals include "Metropolis," "After the Rain" & "Here She Comes."
Boney James occurs as both-instance Grammy campaigner. He has accumulated trey Gold records. His todays & 9th Video, Pure, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz stock and index charts. Pure marks a debut when his have producer & he too co-wrote each song.
Innate inside Lowell, Massachusetts, Boney James started his adolescent years within New Rochelle, New York, as a Motown fan, which has contributed to his "musical influence and soulful R&B style." This R&B influece was strengthened by 7 years of touring and sessions as a sideman with artists like the Isley Brothers and Morris Day. His solo career has culminated using ternion straight #1 Contemporary Jazz/Top Forty R&B albums.
Discography (incomplete)
2001: Ride
2000: Dislodge It Up
1999: Person Language
1997: Sweetly Thing
1995: Seduction
1993: Backbone
1992: Trust
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