Boney James, Instrumental and Smooth jazz Artist
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Boney James is one of smooth/contemporary jazz’s most successful saxophonists, and is considered to be one of the pioneers of urban jazz. This multi-platinum artist can be credited for his contribution in elevating the contemporary jazz genre with his style of music that combines traditional jazz with elements of R&B, Latin and hip-hop. Many of his recordings have reached #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts, and he is dynamic when performing live on stage.