Bob James (musician) ... Robert McElhiney James (born December 25, 1939) [1] is an American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. He founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela", the …

Originally from Marshall, Missouri, two-time GRAMMY winner Bob James (b.1939) has enjoyed a tremendously varied career, characterized by many fascinating twists and turns.

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Oct 25, 2025 · Keyboardist Bob James is one of the most popular smooth-jazz musicians ever, but that’s not the entirety of his story. Born in Missouri in 1939, James was a child prodigy on piano, turning …

While James is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz, his storied life of music has resulted in national and international awards for pop, fusion, smooth, and recognition among …

Apr 11, 2025 · Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, James recorded his first solo album, Bold Conceptions, that year for Mercury Records. 58 albums and innumerable …

The celebrated and prolific Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist Bob James was discovered and signed to his first record contract by Quincy Jones in 1962.

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Jazz keyboard player whose light, hook-laden pop instrumentals often hit the charts during the 1970s and '80s. Since I Fell For You (feat. Al Jarreau)

Here's a small taste of JAZZ HANDS, the new album from Bob James. It features an array of amazing artists & musicians including CeeLo, Dave Koz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and many more!