Musician Dictionary

Bob James

American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer (born 1939) · US jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer

DescriptionAmerican jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer (born 1939)
Source: Wikidata
Born1939-12-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMarshall Marshall
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecord producer pianist keyboardist composer music arranger jazz musician musician bandleader
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano musical keyboard organ
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz cool jazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsWarner Bros. Records MNRK Music Group ESP-Disk Columbia Records CTI Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofFourplay CTI All-Stars Bob James Trio BJMcSwift Bob James Quintet Fourplay (3) CBS Jazz All-Stars The Essence All Stars Jazz In The Classroom Bob James Orchestra Bob James Trio
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsGrammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

B James B. James B. James B. James-Bob James B. james B.James Bob Bob James "Force" Bobby James Dave Koz James R. James Robert James Robert M James Robert M. James Robert McElhiney James Боб Джеймс ボブ・ジェイムス ボブ・ジェームス 밥 제임스

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