Even if you’ve never heard of Bob James, you’ve heard Bob James.

@dezsokosa9182

28 күн бұрын

...top comment!!!

@mceasermcmc

26 күн бұрын

FACCCCCCCTSS

@artiecrisp9348

26 күн бұрын

PERFECT COMMENT

@tonywiggs1139

25 күн бұрын

Facts!!!!

@josaczyn

25 күн бұрын

I feel so old right now! Brings me right back!

That bass player is nuts.

@weedanwine

Ай бұрын

He is sick, there's a really nice session recorded a few years ago with Bob, Michael Palazzolo and another drummer where you get to hear Micheal solo more.

@RobertSlover

Ай бұрын

dentists office music? zzzzzzzzz.......

@cooldebt

Ай бұрын

@@weedanwine The recordings with Billy Kilson? That's when I first noticed Michael's great bass.

@cooldebt

Ай бұрын

@@RobertSlover If my dentist played music like this, I would have gone more often! The rhythm section is great! Anyway, playing at this level, 'even' smooth jazz, takes a fair bit of musical talent so I for one won't be sleeping through it!

@RobertSlover

29 күн бұрын

@@cooldebt smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

84 years old, doing what he loves, open to learn and evolve. WOW!!! Bob James 🔝🔝🔝

Man, this snuck me…My Late Mother always played Bob and as I was jammin’ I started crying thinking about her and the passing of David Sanborn…this music was my childhood and my Mom…the power of music & memories is amazing❤

@znayJ

22 күн бұрын

My Mother loved David Sanborn

@luminous_luke

22 күн бұрын

may she and mr Sanborn rest in peace. bless you

@JayEm74

20 күн бұрын

❤

@Citizenesse8

8 күн бұрын

David Sanborn's passing slayed me quite a bit. My dad and I would listen to him, Bob James, and so many others. My dad has been gone for 3 years now. This ensemble is so good.

@dimp10

4 күн бұрын

Same. My mom LOVED Bob James and I grew up listening to all of his albums! I love Jazz as an adult and my teenage kids appreciate it as well. Thanks, Mom and Bob James!

Bob James and Earl Klugh ....priceless... thanks for the music!

Drummer is insanely tight 🤯

@koolielakool3108

28 күн бұрын

James Adkins

@flopasen

27 күн бұрын

whole crew is tight!

@jazzsmith5187

27 күн бұрын

1fuckinghundred

@ohdontchaknow

26 күн бұрын

And seemingly racist Bob doesn't really care ☹️

@TheJDoyle42

25 күн бұрын

@@ohdontchaknow I noticed that the drummers introduction by Bob was quite weaker and different than the others....hopefully just a coincidence though Bob doesn't seem racist

What I love about Bob James is that he plays with both jazz legends and young, talented musicians.

A whole bunch of classic hip hop doesn't exist without Bob James.

@dr.robertbennett3452

8 күн бұрын

I'm a 80s, 90s hip hop head and you are 💯💯💯

@williedynamyte

9 сағат бұрын

Amen to that

@brandenmoore8813

8 сағат бұрын

And modern hip hop the drums in the first track sounds a lot like "silhouette" by little simz

Great to see how jazz can be played no matter how old you get. Bob James is a legend... with humor... desk job

Bob is STILL the man...even at 84 yrs old! I was bless to play with him back in 2019 with Kirk Whalum.Somuch fun on that show, and Bob was bringing it that night...definitely made me play better than I had in a long time!!! I love that brother!!!!! This bassist is BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!! The whole band actually!! Great job!

@mixedvisions360

19 күн бұрын

Peace fam. I appreciate your confession.

Bob James and David Sanborn gave us Maputo...we will never forget ❤

@ThePecanTan

22 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks for mentioning. I'd only heard Marcus Miller's version, now I have to look theirs up.

@gazz2863

20 күн бұрын

This!

@kendrairvin8350

17 күн бұрын

Yeeessss!!

@antonioarnaldotomemuluanaj2147

17 күн бұрын

You've got good taste in music my brother

@MrNewktrane

9 күн бұрын

​@@ThePecanTanDefinitely worth the lookup. But when you do, check out the bassist on that version- who also composed that track & produced the classic " Double Vision" album.

Bob James is legendary and this is so freaking awesome. It really makes me miss David Sanborn.

84 years old! Legendary… Great gig guys!

Bob James is a perfect example of how people can keep doing what they are passionate about. 👍

No special effects, no outrageous costumes,no autotune, no amplifiers. Just pure unadulterated music from the experts. This is how music should be!

@ilfantasticobananajothesci3922

24 күн бұрын

*this is how music is =)

@MarkJVSomers

23 күн бұрын

I agree, but for one thing, there are amplifiers involved, and that's not a problem.

@Dadee3

23 күн бұрын

*No amplifiers? Lol, how do you think that Motif is plugged? You casuals are funny.*

@frenchblueee

23 күн бұрын

Shut up

@MikeThaPhilosopher

23 күн бұрын

Sounds like shade to tpain 😂

Tiny Desk DOES NOT MISS!!!!!! The collaboration we all needed!

Great to see bob james still killing it ❤. What a legend

@farshimelt

Ай бұрын

he was a more interesting player when he came out of college. Before the era of samooth jass and cartoon songs for simple folk.

@angiephillips1708

Ай бұрын

Yesss! The last track was DOPE! I'm here for All of it! ❤❤❤

@RobertSlover

Ай бұрын

dentists office music? zzzzzzzzz.......

@anthonytaylor7928

29 күн бұрын

Still? He never went anywhere

@anthonytaylor7928

29 күн бұрын

​@@RobertSloverthen why a lot rappers and hip hop sample his music

Truly a privilege to see the great Bob James on TinyDesk, he should've gotten two hours, just because.

What a solid set! It is cool Mr. James embraced hip hop and understands how he inspired a new generation of musicians.

I had the pleasure of playing drums on a gig with this man a couple of weeks ago. Such a kind soul and incredible musician :)

@HelloLomah

25 күн бұрын

Great thing and amazona im a sax player and I do apréciate this job

What a great way to discover Bob James. Turns out I knew some of his music already trough Hip Hop samples. But now I can't stop listening to the original tracks. I've always loved jazz, but never knew I loved it so much until I discovered Bob James... Thank you.

Bob is KILLING it at 85!

Thank you Bob James for being a major part of and excepting hip hop

What real music sounds like young people. Instruments 💯

I'm an 80's Baby so throughout my life Hip Hop samples have taught me so many great jazz classics in a backwards ways without understanding I was gaining a deep appreciation for legendary artists like Mr. Bob James! So seeing this acknowledgement between these multi generational lovers of music is wonderful to witness! Thank you all for coming together to show the power of music! 🎵🚕😉🎼🥰✌🏾🙏🏾💜🫂

@mississippijohnfahey7175

17 күн бұрын

That's exactly why sampling needs to be compulsory like doing a cover! Hip hop teaches young people about old music they probably would have never known otherwise. I'm all for the OG artist getting paid, but no reason why it should cost tens of thousands to sample 10 seconds when you are an unsigned artist with like a thousand streams. Let sons learn their fathers' music! That's how culture forms ✌️

THIS is what music is about. this is what NYC feels like to me, also.

He’s amazing - and so are his musicians. Seeing this reminds me of David Sanborn (R.I.P)

The number of hip hop classics the sample his music is enormous, this is just more proof that great music and musicians are timeless and always live on!!!

I was first introduce to Bob James through the Double Vision album with David Sanborn (RIP 7/30/45-5/12/24) Then I found out he did the theme song from Taxi. Amazing that he is still playing at this level. True fan, here!

@dr.robertbennett3452

8 күн бұрын

Same!

I was living in Atlanta, Ga in the ‘80’s, and discovered Smooth Jazz on the radio. One of my favorite songs was Maputo and it still is today after all these years! Thank you for composing it as this masterpiece led me to listen to other fine musicians like Dave Sanborn and Paul Hardcastle.❤❤❤

@bobbydunston7340

Ай бұрын

Yes. Maputo - RIP David Sanborn!

@teodosionzualo7439

Ай бұрын

A big loss, Rip David Sanborn. Maputo, the city of acacias, also cries.

@joel2421

Ай бұрын

That’s my jam too! Love, love that bass line.

@RobertSlover

Ай бұрын

smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

@BrianGreen-vo7hq

Ай бұрын

Let me guess, 91.9 Hot Ice in the afternoon. He played some of the smoothest and funkiest jazz in the ATL.

Young and old, near and far. Just proves we can all work TOGETHER.

I love Bob James...been a fan since the '70s!

@znayJ

22 күн бұрын

My late favorite cousin introduced me to Bob James, and David Sanborn back ⬅️ in the 70s, Rest Easy David Sanborn 🕊🎷

This might be my favourite Tiny Desk to date

WOW! Mr. Bob James in person playing in a desk with young talented musicians! what a pleasure! 🤩

This is gold !!! Wow what a nice surprise in the last song . Love it ❤ I saw Bob and his trio in Blue note ,was a dream come true, I'm from Spain . Thanks for this and also for all the amazing job you did with other amazings tiny desk concerts . Thanks 🙏

Back in the 70s, I'd watch Taxi only for the theme. That was one of the first 7" singles I acquired, even though I didn't have a record player. It was a whole ten years before my folks purchased one and that 45 stayed on the platter. Hearing this today is like a time machine taking me back to better times. Thank you Bob and crew

What an awesome Tiny Desk! I love that Mr James is so open to collaborate with hip hop artists! Wonderful Tiny Desk, yall been on fire lately 🔥

@dr.robertbennett3452

8 күн бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

Thank you Tiny desk! This is a dream come true to see the great Bob James and a Hip Hop Dj and MC share the stage I mean office God bless you all and God bless all the blues and jazz musicians. Thank you 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾✌🏾👑

@jobonoyeah

18 күн бұрын

not just any MC, its Talib Kweli!

My favourite ❤… I love Bob James and my band Fourplay!! Been listening to him since childhood…

The most sampled composer and producer on the planet. Legend. Happy that his cut of my band’s royalty payments are going to such a creative force 🎉 PS: loved the Nautilus cameos! Bob you are wonderful. Thank you for this performance.

@anthonytaylor7928

29 күн бұрын

He's not the most but a lot of music has been sampled the most might go to james Brown

I've been listening to Bob James for over 40 years. It's great to see him still in the game. I also love his collaboration with Fourplay and infusing Hip Hop. ❤

@dr.robertbennett3452

8 күн бұрын

💯💯💯

Yo guys get all my respect for having such a diverse string of artists!

Mr. James.....This proves that you are the Leader of HIP! By joining this incredible forum that you one of leading pioneers, truly deserve to showcase............Thank you for an incredible performance Dear Sir!

Great to see Bob James at 84 still killing it, Absolute legend.

I was having Bob James at my home in Kyiv for the thanksgiving dinner in 2019! it was unforgettable!))

@AndreiBerezin

Ай бұрын

Врёшь как дышишь

@agrichmusic

Ай бұрын

@@AndreiBerezinо, здарова русич

@agrichmusic

Ай бұрын

И я это помню) только я играл )

@agrichmusic

Ай бұрын

@@AndreiBerezinкто ты такой вообще?

Tiny Desk: Bob James... Me: clicks LIKE Me: press play & love it A true great! Thank you Bob 🙏

@LifeMadePersonal

28 күн бұрын

lol that’s crazy that’s literally my order of actions

@fullyful

25 күн бұрын

Same here!!!

@cameronhampton1315

24 күн бұрын

Pretty much.

@michaelmaysjr.3228

24 күн бұрын

I followed all u guys, and HIT that " LIKE " button. Been a fan over 25 years.

I hope I can be as sprightly and have as much funk as Bob James when I hit 84. What a lovely mini-concert!

Jazz and hip hop ☺️

@lynnettereede6887

29 күн бұрын

Jip Jop!

We can't say it enough . Legend! 🎉

Wow - I want to be like Bob James when I'm 84 - really funny and playing great! He's really been in a resurgence lately with numerous "career reflection" type interviews; but it's even better to see that he's still PLAYING strong AND that he's embracing these younger musicians (who could be his grandkids) by surrounding himself with them.

Hip hop has created unimaginable wealth for this man

@davidmorales55

22 күн бұрын

or did Bob James create unimaginable wealth for hip hop? What came first??

@RoninAliNowOn

21 күн бұрын

​@davidmorales55 You can see it that way on a whole...but a lot of acts lost a lot of money from sample clearances!

@alexandredoyen8227

21 күн бұрын

@@davidmorales55 I'm happy for him he deserves it 100%! Many of the older jazz musicians are completely unknown and die in obscurity. I'm just making a point regarding the influence of hiphop.

@Jeff_____

21 күн бұрын

@@RoninAliNowOnspent a lot of money to license someone's music to make their own amazing music with it. It isn't a loss it's a financial collaboration.

Thank you Bob. For all your music and this performance.

Loved Bob's work with Fourplay. Great to still see him kicking!

Shout out to the band too! Amazing musicians.

Major contractor for helping lay HipHop’s foundation.

@LSturdy

Ай бұрын

Yes Sonically

@lonca_47

Ай бұрын

Preach 🙌🏻

@LSturdy

Ай бұрын

Now I got time. this man had nothing to do with hip hops foundation , his Music was sampled he wasnt haveing meetings with Russel Simmons.😂 Shout out to him but Our babies not going to believe Clolumbus discovered America.

@jlv3x

29 күн бұрын

​​@@LSturdy you could not be more wrong brother. Russell Simmons is the business aspect, Hip Hop's birth took place with the music and the DJ. That's why the DJ's name always came before the rapper's in the early days. Every hip hop DJ that has ever existed will tell you that the music recorded on records came first before any DJ could work with it. What you're saying is like not giving credit to the mother that gave birth to the child. Without the music of people like James Brown and Bob James there would be no hip hop, every DJ in the world has uttered that statement at one time or another. The people that create the music always give that respect, in your scenario the musicians are the Native Americans. SALUTE THE SAMPLE!!!

@LSturdy

29 күн бұрын

@@jlv3x I am 55 years Old and I been around since the beginning so lecture someone else There are Five Elements to Hip Hop , not just music and if you don’t understand that Then you probably have more learning to do. I was sampling probably before you were born, I am not taking anything from Bob It’s just not true that he Layed the foundation Kool Herc, Russ, Rick Rubin, Larry Smith ,KrS, Crazy Legs , Melle Mel ,JMj, Run DMC, Flash ,Graffiti Artist

The legendary Bob James, everybody. 👏🏾😌

존경합니다 어르신 건강하시죠 좋은 음악 오랫동안 들려주셔서 감사하고 앞으로도 계속 들려 주십시요

@skkoh7363

18 күн бұрын

반갑습니다.. 저양반 연세가 아마 85세일 겁니다.. 97년 쯤 예술의전당에서 딸내미 힐러리가 아빠반주에 맞춰 아리랑 불렀던 기억이 납니다..

@user-hv6jl9br5h

18 күн бұрын

@@skkoh7363 글게요 참 대가의 삶을 몸소 보여주시는 분이죠

@_verse

16 күн бұрын

이번 연주 ㅠㅠㅠ 그래서 더 감동적이에요...

ここでBob Jamesのパフォーマンスが見れるなんて‼️ ありがとう❤

What a bright and articulate man. Im 24 now, if Im anything like Bob 60 years from now, I think it would have been a life worth living.

Amazing collection of musicians. That sax player is ridiculously great at phrasing. Hope he gets more gigs and a studio contract in the west.

It must be such an honor to play with Mr. James. The guys he picked for this are all outstanding musicians. This is such a treat!!❤❤❤

Cool is my favorite Bob James Album! I love him with Earl Kulgh too!

@garytaylor8344

26 күн бұрын

The album with Kirk Whalum " Joined At The Hip" is fire!

Bob James is a baaaaaaad man. I have been listening to his music for about 50 years now and he never disappoints.

Wonderful collaboration. Yes, I like this. Yes! Yes! Yes! I like this. This is a beautiful blend. Everyone did a great job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

What a joy to see different generations coming together and making music...how cool... ...😎 🎶😁❣️

@seanfoudy8829

24 күн бұрын

This made my day! ❤ Witnessing generations unite in a fusion of jazz and hip hop, where samples come alive in the hands of the old and young, is pure joy.

NAUTILUS is a legendary song. That s my favorite Bob James Jam!

85 years Old and He play Jazz, Hip Hop, and all the MUSIC!

What an awesome and great experience to witness on Tiny Desk Concerts! The Maestro...the Grand Wizard on Keys 🎹 🎼🎵🎶 Mr Bob James. The only thing I wish more....is if we could have had more time to enjoy this one beautiful and awesome performance. 'Angela..." forever! 🎼🎵🎹🎶 Thank you NPR! *Blackbutterfly Lounge*

Been listening to Bob from day 1 he’s a 🐐. 🔥🔥🔥

@farshimelt

Ай бұрын

Day one would have been in the late 50s.

@We_About_That_Life

Ай бұрын

@@farshimelt I meant in the sense of being a huge fan of Bob, Jazz and also being someone who also plays myself I am very much aware of his longevity and no I wasn’t around then my dad was but I still appreciate his greatness.

Amazing Bob James 👌🏾🎵🎶🎹🎸👏🏾🥁 Thank You Music with the Heart ❤ 🎶

Wow! Bob James! They really are killing it on the Tiny Desk. And he played Angela, too! Good music.

Bob was my introduction to jazz this where it started!!!! Enjoy your life EVERYONE

Love the fact he seems to always find a way to keep his music fresh and hip. And at 84 years young, he's mellowed some, but still has the love for playing and performing. Keep bring us your great music.

Wow!! Not something I expected to see on TDC, what a great surprise and treat. Been listening to Bob James for years in the many incarnations he has appeared in over the years as a studio musician on others albums.

In 2024 can you believe that Bob James is 85 years old and his band is his grandchildren age and it looks like they can barely keep up with him. You go Bob ! M 😊😊😊

protect bob james at all costs

It's about time tiny desk... One of my smooth jazz hero. I grew up listen to bob james and bunch of other guys in 1990 and happened to like jazz along the way.

Bob James...The GOAT! Thank you Tiny Desk for having this master on your channel

Wow!!!I love the versatility. 🤔That coat, really stands out! It's a warm clay sienna, pop! I love the band. It's nice to meet you all. I LOVE Jazz!!!

That just Cleanse my soul. And that felt like 3mins

Thank you for bringing a living jazz legend to NPR!!! This man is one of my influences on jazz music as a piano player and composer!!!

Bob James, you are a wonder!!! 👌🏾

Love, love, love Bob James and his accomplices! Been a big fan since the 70's and haven't stopped listening. Thank you Bob for your beautiful music! So meaningful to me.

One of the Jazz Masters!!!👑👌🏾💯

Big Shout Out from Hungary!!!!❤🎉😊😊😊

LONG LIVE BOB JAMES!!

actually yall goated for this

Legend!

❤ Bob James is royalty.

Bob James = Hip Hop ❤

I learned about this man's music through rappers that referenced and sampled his creations. I'm grateful to be familiar with his music.

Love you Bob James. I started listening your music when i was 15years old, Now i'm 32 year. It's thankful that you are with us until now!

Excellent move releasing this while I am wasted on Memorial Day weekend.

Bob James is still the man.... a legend

@anthonytaylor7928

29 күн бұрын

Still?? What u think he forgot how to play or something

@1969soulflower

29 күн бұрын

@@anthonytaylor7928.... you have a blessed week

@1969soulflower

29 күн бұрын

@@anthonytaylor7928... not at all

Bob James is a vibe ❤

Fun desk set for late night Sunday mental cooldown

This is so great! I was raised hearing my parents play Bob James, only to grow up into hip hip and continue to hear him in a new way. What a wonderful way to honor him while he is here to see it!

That was amazing! I need an hour-long Bob James tiny desk concert!

Top 5 Tiny Desk! Bob James is a BOSS.

Thanks for signing my records in Pittsburgh, Bob! And that new album is 🔥 !