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Jazz music has been around since the early 1900s, when it developed in New Orleans, Louisiana.New Orleans lends its melting pot appeal and unique flavor to style, which incorporates a variety of instruments including clarinets, drums, saxophones, trombones, and trumpets. One of the most famous American jazz musicians was Louis Armstrong, and some popular contemporary jazz musicians include Kenny G. and Boney James.

Blues got its name from its extensive use of blue notes that are common across both jazz and blues music. Blues emerged in the latter parts of the 19th century in African American communities in the southern United States. At first developing amongst agricultural workers, blues music eventually spread north and contributed to the creation of other genres such as rhythm and blues. Like jazz, blues music incorporates clarinets, drums, saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and other instruments along with vocals. Modern blues artists include Etta James, B.B. King, and Taj Mahal. To find the best seats to an upcoming Boney James concert, get your tickets from TicketRoom today!

Boney James Concerts

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29.11.2024 08:00

Kansas City

USA

Uptown Theater - KC

29.11.2024 08:00

$75.00-$533.00

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01.12.2024 07:00

Chesterfield

USA

The Factory - Chesterfield

01.12.2024 07:00

$60.00-$299.00

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04.12.2024 07:30

Salem

USA

Elsinore Theatre

04.12.2024 07:30

$56.00-$424.26

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06.12.2024 07:30

Seattle

USA

Dimitrious Jazz Alley

06.12.2024 07:30

$0.00-$0.00

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06.12.2024 09:30

Seattle

USA

Dimitrious Jazz Alley

06.12.2024 09:30

$0.00-$0.00

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07.12.2024 07:30

Seattle

USA

Dimitrious Jazz Alley

07.12.2024 07:30

$0.00-$0.00

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07.12.2024 09:30

Seattle

USA

Dimitrious Jazz Alley

07.12.2024 09:30

$0.00-$0.00

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08.12.2024 07:30

Seattle

USA

Dimitrious Jazz Alley

08.12.2024 07:30

$0.00-$0.00

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17.12.2024 07:30

Chicago

USA

Thalia Hall

17.12.2024 07:30

$95.00-$280.00

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18.12.2024 08:00

Saint Paul

USA

Fitzgerald Theater

18.12.2024 08:00

$71.40-$193.00

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19.12.2024 07:00

Omaha

USA

Steelhouse Omaha

19.12.2024 07:00

$78.00-$425.00

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29.12.2024 07:00

Oakland

USA

Yoshis

29.12.2024 07:00

$141.00-$162.00

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29.12.2024 09:00

Oakland

USA

Yoshis

29.12.2024 09:00

$141.00-$162.00

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30.12.2024 08:00

Oakland

USA

Yoshis

30.12.2024 08:00

$141.00-$162.00

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31.12.2024 08:00

Oakland

USA

Yoshis

31.12.2024 08:00

$160.00-$185.00

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31.12.2024 11:00

Oakland

USA

Yoshis

31.12.2024 11:00

$170.00-$286.00

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24.01.2025 07:30

Chandler

USA

Chandler Center For The Arts

24.01.2025 07:30

$56.70-$259.06

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25.01.2025 07:30

Las Vegas

USA

The Smith Center

25.01.2025 07:30

$70.00-$539.00

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02.04.2025 08:00

Rockville

USA

Music Center At Strathmore

02.04.2025 08:00

$80.85-$492.80

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11.06.2025 07:30

Shipshewana

USA

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

11.06.2025 07:30

$58.41-$732.25

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14.06.2025 07:30

Cincinnati

USA

Live at the Ludlow Garage

14.06.2025 07:30

$111.00-$396.68

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15.06.2025 08:00

Louisville

USA

Kentucky Center - Brown Theatre

15.06.2025 08:00

$252.00-$453.60

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Artist Info

A solid saxophonist whose style falls on the R&B and pop side of jazz, Boney James is a consistent best-seller who can always be relied upon to put on a colorful live show. Born James Oppenheim, he grew up in New Rochelle, New York. The future Boney James studied clarinet when he was eight, switching to saxophone two years later -- the instrument which began to show his heavy influence from Grover Washington, Jr. When he was 15, his family moved to Los Angeles. James was soon playing in a fusion band (Line One) that was strong enough to open for Flora Purim and the Yellowjackets. After a year attending UC Berkeley, he transferred to UCLA so he could continue playing with the band. He earned a degree in history but became a full-time musician after graduation, doubling on keyboards.
In 1985, James went on the road as a keyboardist with Morris Day, and eventually convinced Day that he should be playing saxophone instead. He spent four years with Day and became an in-demand guest musician on tenor, alto, soprano, and flute, playing with Randy Crawford, Sheena Easton, the Isley Brothers, Bobby Caldwell, and others. (He picked up his nickname while on tour with Crawford; after mentioning to a keyboardist that he was running out of food money, the musician replied that if he ate any less, he'd have to be called Boney James.)
The saxophonist made his debut as a leader with Trust in 1992 (Spindletop), which earned him a contract with Warner Bros. two years later. While there, he recorded many popular dates, including Backbone, Seduction, Boney's Funky Christmas, Sweet Thing, Shake It Up, Ride, and Pure. In 2006, Boney made the move to Concord Records and released Shine, then in 2009, Send One Your Love. One year later, while driving home after an appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival, James was rear-ended by another vehicle. The accident totaled James' car and left him with a fractured jaw and two missing teeth -- injuries that could have ended his playing career. He recuperated, however, and in 2011 he released Contact, an album whose title referred to the profound effect the accident had on his life and career.
James re-signed with Concord in 2012. One year later, he released The Beat, an album that combined his love of R&B and Latin music. The set included guest appearances from Raheem DeVaughn and Floacist. James continued to mine his own musical history and dug further back to '80s and '90s R&B, hip-hop, and his contemporary jazz roots for Futuresoul. Released in 2015, it featured a smaller core of studio players and a guest spot from trumpeter Marquis Hill.