Bob James: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @GoADHDGo
    @GoADHDGo 8 месяцев назад +893

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

    • @dezsokosa9182
      @dezsokosa9182 7 месяцев назад +23

      ...top comment!!!

    • @mceasermcmc
      @mceasermcmc 7 месяцев назад +12

      FACCCCCCCTSS

    • @artiecrisp9348
      @artiecrisp9348 7 месяцев назад +9

      PERFECT COMMENT

    • @tonywiggs1139
      @tonywiggs1139 7 месяцев назад +5

      Facts!!!!

    • @josaczyn
      @josaczyn 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @LawrenceRoss1906
    @LawrenceRoss1906 7 месяцев назад +195

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

    • @dr.robertbennett3452
      @dr.robertbennett3452 7 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @williedynamyte
      @williedynamyte 7 месяцев назад +4

      Amen to that

    • @brandenmoore8813
      @brandenmoore8813 7 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @c.t5136
      @c.t5136 5 месяцев назад +1

      I was just racking my brains for that drum rap....

    • @twashbeats
      @twashbeats 5 месяцев назад +1

      Was just playing Bob James 3 days ago 🔥

  • @OrganicGreens
    @OrganicGreens 8 месяцев назад +745

    That bass player is nuts.

    • @weedanwine
      @weedanwine 8 месяцев назад +29

      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
      @RobertSlover 8 месяцев назад +6

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

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt 8 месяцев назад +11

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

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt 8 месяцев назад +43

      @@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
      @RobertSlover 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@cooldebt smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

  • @ConMdeMarcelo
    @ConMdeMarcelo 7 месяцев назад +156

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

    • @AndersTornqvistsvedbergh
      @AndersTornqvistsvedbergh 6 месяцев назад +4

      I just got 60. Seeing Bob is a huge inspiration for me to keep on and do more stuff

    • @Lottaonair
      @Lottaonair 21 день назад

      To be this open minded at this age is incredible, not many of us have that munch tolerance, a role model to me. Enjoyed every second of this!

  • @lonca_47
    @lonca_47 8 месяцев назад +379

    Drummer is insanely tight 🤯

    • @koolielakool3108
      @koolielakool3108 7 месяцев назад +12

      James Adkins

    • @flopasen
      @flopasen 7 месяцев назад +14

      whole crew is tight!

    • @jazzsmith5187
      @jazzsmith5187 7 месяцев назад +2

      1fuckinghundred

    • @ohdontchaknow
      @ohdontchaknow 7 месяцев назад +2

      And seemingly racist Bob doesn't really care ☹️

    • @TheJDoyle42
      @TheJDoyle42 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@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

  • @ReinventingMarcClarke
    @ReinventingMarcClarke 7 месяцев назад +275

    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
      @znayJ 7 месяцев назад +5

      My Mother loved David Sanborn

    • @JayEm74
      @JayEm74 7 месяцев назад +1

    • @Citizenesse8
      @Citizenesse8 7 месяцев назад +3

      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
      @dimp10 7 месяцев назад

      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!

    • @dawsonian2000
      @dawsonian2000 6 месяцев назад +2

      Big David Sanborn fan here! Loved his song Maputo, which is my fav! God bless! Rest in song and peace, Dave!

  • @francescodefendi3201
    @francescodefendi3201 8 месяцев назад +313

    84 years old! Legendary… Great gig guys!

  • @jackieclark8253
    @jackieclark8253 7 месяцев назад +182

    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
      @mixedvisions360 7 месяцев назад +3

      Peace fam. I appreciate your confession.

  • @Sethglover99
    @Sethglover99 8 месяцев назад +327

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

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 8 месяцев назад +2

      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
      @angiephillips1708 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 8 месяцев назад

      Still? He never went anywhere

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @chucky36
    @chucky36 8 месяцев назад +119

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

  • @stevenbyrd2188
    @stevenbyrd2188 7 месяцев назад +65

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

    • @popgrubbs
      @popgrubbs 7 месяцев назад

      Matheny does the same thing, but he is a bit discriminating to play with young geniuses.

  • @jeremyraglin8170
    @jeremyraglin8170 8 месяцев назад +86

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

  • @zacharyfeinstein271
    @zacharyfeinstein271 8 месяцев назад +91

    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
      @HelloLomah 7 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @myst3gaming
    @myst3gaming 7 месяцев назад +108

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

    • @ThePecanTan
      @ThePecanTan 7 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @gazz2863
      @gazz2863 7 месяцев назад +3

      This!

    • @kendrairvin8350
      @kendrairvin8350 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeeessss!!

    • @antonioarnaldotomemuluanaj2147
      @antonioarnaldotomemuluanaj2147 7 месяцев назад +4

      You've got good taste in music my brother

    • @MrNewktrane
      @MrNewktrane 7 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@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.

  • @jlv3x
    @jlv3x 7 месяцев назад +52

    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!!!

    • @ColonelForkEyes
      @ColonelForkEyes 5 месяцев назад +5

      Not just hip hop either. One of the biggest tunes in the history of Drum and Bass owes itself to 'Nautilus'. Plenty of Bob in house, techno and goodness knows what else.

  • @stephanieg460
    @stephanieg460 7 месяцев назад +42

    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
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 7 месяцев назад +4

      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 ✌️

  • @tomiprice2022
    @tomiprice2022 8 месяцев назад +122

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

    • @znayJ
      @znayJ 7 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @amircanteetu2966
    @amircanteetu2966 2 месяца назад +8

    Living legend! His "Sign Of The Times" album is something else!

  • @anthonym612
    @anthonym612 7 месяцев назад +44

    Bob is KILLING it at 85!

  • @Gjermund-Sivertsen
    @Gjermund-Sivertsen 7 месяцев назад +67

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

  • @YoungTruth
    @YoungTruth 9 дней назад +3

    Legend! I am so happy and overjoyed to have watched this episode! We love you Bob James

  • @zmedia6720
    @zmedia6720 7 месяцев назад +38

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

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 5 месяцев назад +1

      Especially that “Taxi” song lol but yes I agree

  • @katiejosmith246
    @katiejosmith246 8 месяцев назад +159

    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
      @bobbydunston7340 8 месяцев назад +14

      Yes. Maputo - RIP David Sanborn!

    • @teodosionzualo7439
      @teodosionzualo7439 8 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @joel2421
      @joel2421 8 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 8 месяцев назад +1

      smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

    • @BrianGreen-vo7hq
      @BrianGreen-vo7hq 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @pensivepenguin3000
    @pensivepenguin3000 3 месяца назад +8

    When they busted into Angela I cried. There’s just so much childhood nostalgia wrapped up in that tune, with my folks watching taxi late at night as I was heading up for bed on school nights. They brought every bit of emotion and heart out of it in this performance. Stunning - the whole thing was amazing. Hope Bob knows how much his music means to so many people. Here’s to many more years!

  • @o.g.tommye7580
    @o.g.tommye7580 8 месяцев назад +105

    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 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾✌🏾👑

  • @pambailey7149
    @pambailey7149 7 месяцев назад +26

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

  • @YURI-hr6wo
    @YURI-hr6wo 8 месяцев назад +36

    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❤

  • @freshdew4153
    @freshdew4153 7 месяцев назад +36

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

  • @sallysson
    @sallysson 8 месяцев назад +12

    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!

  • @kenblecha8840
    @kenblecha8840 7 месяцев назад +29

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

  • @bigikesmalls
    @bigikesmalls 7 месяцев назад +34

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

  • @alessandrograldi4334
    @alessandrograldi4334 8 месяцев назад +47

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

  • @steelersluv
    @steelersluv 7 месяцев назад +42

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

  • @RDavis-ps8ns
    @RDavis-ps8ns 8 месяцев назад +41

    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. ❤

  • @좋은알람소리
    @좋은알람소리 8 месяцев назад +39

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

    • @skkoh7363
      @skkoh7363 7 месяцев назад

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

    • @좋은알람소리
      @좋은알람소리 7 месяцев назад

      @@skkoh7363 글게요 참 대가의 삶을 몸소 보여주시는 분이죠

    • @jazzpairing
      @jazzpairing 7 месяцев назад

      이번 연주 ㅠㅠㅠ 그래서 더 감동적이에요...

    • @uptheredoniworld
      @uptheredoniworld 6 месяцев назад

      존경, 감사...오래오래 음악활동해주시길 ㅜㅜ

  • @roderickturner9806
    @roderickturner9806 2 месяца назад +4

    Oh yeah, a Tiny Desk jazz set with one of the greatest jazz artists of all time! Definitely one the best TDs of all time!

  • @bogdanchekerenda6691
    @bogdanchekerenda6691 8 месяцев назад +36

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

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 8 месяцев назад

      Врёшь как дышишь

    • @agrichmusic
      @agrichmusic 8 месяцев назад

      @@AndreiBerezinо, здарова русич

    • @agrichmusic
      @agrichmusic 8 месяцев назад

      И я это помню) только я играл )

    • @agrichmusic
      @agrichmusic 8 месяцев назад

      @@AndreiBerezinкто ты такой вообще?

  • @jarvismenezes7951
    @jarvismenezes7951 8 месяцев назад +25

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

    • @pensivepenguin3000
      @pensivepenguin3000 3 месяца назад

      The man has not lost a step. Impeccable musician, performer and showman

  • @waynefoote3781
    @waynefoote3781 8 месяцев назад +73

    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!

  • @nahshonimmanuel1704
    @nahshonimmanuel1704 2 месяца назад +6

    Living legend ✨✨✨🫡

  • @itsbrandonboyd
    @itsbrandonboyd 8 месяцев назад +52

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

  • @nksoul23
    @nksoul23 7 месяцев назад +30

    This might be my favourite Tiny Desk to date

  • @nickgreen7646
    @nickgreen7646 8 месяцев назад +17

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

  • @peggydooley41
    @peggydooley41 Месяц назад +3

    Sometimes when I listen to jazz it feels like there is something missing; missing is filled here. Thank you to 4 men I’ve never met.

  • @chisoulution6412
    @chisoulution6412 8 месяцев назад +53

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

  • @manb4war
    @manb4war 7 месяцев назад +13

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

  • @hellodavidryan
    @hellodavidryan 8 месяцев назад +58

    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
      @anthonytaylor7928 8 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @ChrisGarcia-e1e
    @ChrisGarcia-e1e 2 месяца назад +4

    Omg! Bob James is a TREASURE! Renews my faith in humanity.

  • @privateprivate1647
    @privateprivate1647 8 месяцев назад +19

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

  • @crystalharris-thomas1939
    @crystalharris-thomas1939 Месяц назад +5

    How blessed you young musicians are to perform with one of the Masters of Jazz. Learn all you can. Jazz Masters of our yesterday's cannot be duplicated. Bob is one of " the best to ever do it. Love you Bob❤❤❤

  • @jessearries5113
    @jessearries5113 7 месяцев назад +51

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

    • @instantjollof
      @instantjollof 7 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @fullyful
      @fullyful 7 месяцев назад

      Same here!!!

    • @cameronhampton1315
      @cameronhampton1315 7 месяцев назад

      Pretty much.

    • @michaelmaysjr.3228
      @michaelmaysjr.3228 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @anwardunbar7895
    @anwardunbar7895 6 месяцев назад +2

    As a 1970s baby who grew up on hip hop, I think the sampling of Bob's music is a testament to his brilliance. I heard Angela when I was young through Taxi but got introduced to his sounds through hip hop before coming an all out fan of Bob and Fourplay in college. I ❤️ this guy and his music.

  • @xeropunt5749
    @xeropunt5749 8 месяцев назад +98

    Major contractor for helping lay HipHop’s foundation.

    • @LSturdy
      @LSturdy 8 месяцев назад +4

      Yes Sonically

    • @lonca_47
      @lonca_47 8 месяцев назад +1

      Preach 🙌🏻

    • @LSturdy
      @LSturdy 8 месяцев назад +8

      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
      @jlv3x 7 месяцев назад +16

      ​​@@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
      @LSturdy 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@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

  • @mik12788
    @mik12788 5 месяцев назад +5

    @9:56 Man.. As a native New Yorker, the theme "Angela" from the TV Show, "Taxi," definitely brings me back to the good ol' days of my childhood in the Bronx and Manhattan.

  • @MyMelanin
    @MyMelanin 8 месяцев назад +31

    Jazz and hip hop ☺️

  • @travisbarney3591
    @travisbarney3591 7 месяцев назад +6

    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.

  • @hamilton7274
    @hamilton7274 8 месяцев назад +49

    We can't say it enough . Legend! 🎉

  • @markhammer643
    @markhammer643 8 месяцев назад +22

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

  • @TracyZellars
    @TracyZellars 8 месяцев назад +41

    One of the Jazz Masters!!!👑👌🏾💯

  • @rafiquezarim5393
    @rafiquezarim5393 2 месяца назад +3

    ‘Taxi’ wasn’t the iconic hit it was due only to the stellar cast and witty script but also, in no small way, to the brilliant theme song and music.
    Bob James, you are the reason many of us love jazz!

  • @pasquelross1709
    @pasquelross1709 8 месяцев назад +33

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

    • @garytaylor8344
      @garytaylor8344 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @Citizenesse8
    @Citizenesse8 7 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @anderseno1659
    @anderseno1659 8 месяцев назад +40

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

  • @mikex4941
    @mikex4941 7 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe 8 месяцев назад +7

    Angela is such a lovely gentle song, filled with humanity.

  • @deaundrethomas9792
    @deaundrethomas9792 6 месяцев назад +12

    The best tiny desk ever!!! Bob James is the G.O.A.T!!!!

  • @zislec
    @zislec 8 месяцев назад +14

    The legendary Bob James, everybody. 👏🏾😌

  • @CherrieMcKenzie
    @CherrieMcKenzie 6 месяцев назад +7

    Bob James is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! So glad to see (and hear) that he has not lost "it". Every now and then I pull out one of his albums and just glide...

  • @andersingram
    @andersingram 8 месяцев назад +21

    Shout out to the band too! Amazing musicians.

  • @nazb33
    @nazb33 7 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @kevindigo22
    @kevindigo22 8 месяцев назад +17

    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.

  • @cb4664
    @cb4664 5 месяцев назад +2

    Saw Bob with this same crew this weekend at the Norfolk Jazz Festival and boy oh boy did they get it in. A jazz legend. In his 80’s. Amazing. Love that he chose young men to play with and they are all absolutely exceptional. It was a real honor.

  • @sanjayprakash471
    @sanjayprakash471 7 месяцев назад +3

    Love the version of Westchester lady. My favourite Bob James song. What a legend

  • @reinouddelporte911
    @reinouddelporte911 7 месяцев назад +6

    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.

  • @We_About_That_Life
    @We_About_That_Life 8 месяцев назад +18

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

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 8 месяцев назад

      Day one would have been in the late 50s.

    • @We_About_That_Life
      @We_About_That_Life 8 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @seamlessmusic1834
    @seamlessmusic1834 6 месяцев назад +2

    Just saw Bob James with this same lineup of musicians at Blues Alley in D.C. It was an extraordinary evening...they played with joy and passion and, at times, nearly reckless abandon, and the audience loved every minute of it!

  • @genisescribanodominguez9003
    @genisescribanodominguez9003 7 месяцев назад +5

    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 🙏

  • @mimowaiyaki2655
    @mimowaiyaki2655 7 месяцев назад +9

    Bob James, you are a wonder!!! 👌🏾

  • @extramisc_etc
    @extramisc_etc 7 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @BabyDoll-oq8ck
    @BabyDoll-oq8ck 2 месяца назад +2

    Omg Nautilus is one one my favorites and Bob collaborates with my favs this is heaven

  • @Blackbutterfly9799
    @Blackbutterfly9799 8 месяцев назад +35

    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*

  • @ruaidhrikathygill8833
    @ruaidhrikathygill8833 3 месяца назад +1

    OMG 😳 I just saw this. Bob James is amazing. Watching him doing what he does so well is a treat in itself, when he brought out Jazzy Jeff and Talib that went beyond!!! So dang amazing. Thank you and thank Bobby Carter!!! ❤❤❤

  • @24688868
    @24688868 8 месяцев назад +13

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

  • @DonaldPleasant-x9i
    @DonaldPleasant-x9i 5 месяцев назад +2

    Bob James, Grover Washington Jr, Stan Getz, all GREATS!
    This brings back great memories of childhood.
    Thanks guys

  • @angelapleasants8285
    @angelapleasants8285 7 месяцев назад +10

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

    • @seanfoudy8829
      @seanfoudy8829 7 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @dwandascott3947
    @dwandascott3947 4 месяца назад +3

    Bob James is why i love jazz. The best musician, music producer, pianist ever. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gregarnold1696
    @gregarnold1696 8 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @asha8859
    @asha8859 15 дней назад

    NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG. I love this guy! My Dad would play the theme song to Taxi when I was a child and I loved the dreamy and warm feeling I had when I listened. So magical. What a treat. NPR you're the best!

  • @rafaelferrer1
    @rafaelferrer1 8 месяцев назад +33

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

  • @emmanuelsamson4819
    @emmanuelsamson4819 7 месяцев назад +287

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

    • @ilfantasticobananajothesci3922
      @ilfantasticobananajothesci3922 7 месяцев назад +4

      *this is how music is =)

    • @MarkJVSomers
      @MarkJVSomers 7 месяцев назад +26

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

    • @Dadee3
      @Dadee3 7 месяцев назад +21

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

    • @frenchblueee
      @frenchblueee 7 месяцев назад

      Shut up

    • @MikeThaPhilosopher
      @MikeThaPhilosopher 7 месяцев назад +3

      Sounds like shade to tpain 😂

  • @KoreanBass
    @KoreanBass 8 месяцев назад +6

    밥 제임스 와 진짜 오랜만에 듣네요. 너무 감사합니다. 항상 건강하시구요

  • @SongmanKK
    @SongmanKK 7 месяцев назад +3

    Stupendous, that rhythm section is nuts, Bob James playing is class personified, and the sax delivering real jazz.

  • @incredible0ne
    @incredible0ne 8 месяцев назад +9

    LONG LIVE BOB JAMES!!

  • @stephenplatt6930
    @stephenplatt6930 Месяц назад +1

    Been listening since you created pure imagination for Willy Wonka in 1969 , and West Chester lady is with out question a masterpiece. Thanks Bob

  • @FedericoLuongo
    @FedericoLuongo 8 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @kennyray116C
    @kennyray116C 8 месяцев назад +7

    Top 5 Tiny Desk! Bob James is a BOSS.

  • @1969soulflower
    @1969soulflower 8 месяцев назад +12

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

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @1969soulflower
      @1969soulflower 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @1969soulflower
      @1969soulflower 8 месяцев назад

      @@anthonytaylor7928... not at all

  • @KSJ91
    @KSJ91 7 месяцев назад +38

    What real music sounds like young people. Instruments 💯

  • @markmcarthy596
    @markmcarthy596 8 месяцев назад +13

    Never heard of Bob, ((surprised because I thought I knew all the best @age 61. Old Dogs, new trix

    • @markmcarthy596
      @markmcarthy596 8 месяцев назад +1

      🫶

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 8 месяцев назад +3

      😊Glad you're now here. Bob James is a classic.

  • @ekoiriyanto6991
    @ekoiriyanto6991 7 месяцев назад +6

    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.