Bob James Jazz Hands

James' 3rd Evosound Album on 180g Black Vinyl!
2024 Grammy Award Nominee:
• Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: Jazz Hands
Smooth jazz pianist Bob James released his latest album "Jazz Hands" in 2023 and was nominated for the next Grammy in the category 'Best Contemporary Instrumental Album'; he already has two of the coveted prizes in the showcase. With his roots in classical jazz, he was a pianist and arranger for Sarah Vaughan from 1963 to 1968, but from the beginning of the 70s he had a significant influence on the fusion genre. He is also a member of the quartet "Fourplay". He gets strong support for the title track of his latest album from "Gnarls Barkley" singer CeeLo Green.
Jazz Hands is Bob James' third outing for Evosound, following in the wake of 2018's Espresso and 2022's Feel Like Makin' LIVE. Produced by the pianist with his manager Sonny Abelardo, the ten-track album was mostly recorded during the months of the Covid pandemic and featured James in a number of different musical settings. It also features a stellar cameo from the ex-Gnarls Barkley singer CeeLo Green on the sensuous title track and includes production input from the legendary hip-hop turntablist DJ Jazzy Jeff, who rose to fame as half of the hit-making '80s/'90s rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, early samplers of James' music. Blending cool jazz tropes with funky dancefloor grooves, blues-tinged ballads, cinematic mood pieces, and sensuous slow jams, Jazz Hands is the Missouri pianist's most eclectic album of his long career. Simultaneously classic and contemporary, it's Bob James at his majestic, groundbreaking, and timeless best.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Black Vinyl

Selections:

Side A
1. Mambalicious
2. The Otherside
3. Jazz Hands (feat. CeeLo Green)
4. Come Into My Dream (feat. Dave Koz)
5. Beerbohm
Side B
1. The Alchemist
2. Mophead
3. The Secret Drawer
4. Sea Goddess