Category bob james

cover to the Bob James recording Restless

Restless by Bob James turns 25

Here’s a review I wrote of the Restless release by contemporary jazz legend Bob James in spring 1994. The album was released Feb. 8 of that year. The review holds up, but after 25 years the track I listen to…

Bob James smiles with a relaxed shrug, both hands raised and palms up, while wearing distinctive red glasses, a burgundy velvet jacket, and a black shirt against a dark studio background.

Bob James with Rob Swift Live

I loved the Bob James/Rob Swift collaboration on “Street Smart” from Bob’s Morning, Noon & Night release. Didn’t know about this live version they did of “Nautilus.”

cover art to Quartet Humaine by Bob James and David Sanborn

David Sanborn and Bob James Reunite!

In 1986, two contemporary jazz legends united on one of the genre’s best collaborative recordings. Bob James and David Sanborn set the bar high with Double Vision and I will guess that each artist has been asked many times when…