Bob James

Bob James’ career has been long and varied, and it continues to evolve at every turn. Bob James’ music has captivated audiences all over the world since his early days in Marshall, Missouri. 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. While James is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop, having been sampled often.