José James & China Moses Presents The 50th Anniversary Of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You at Jazzfest Budapest at Városháza Park

José James Presents The 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You feat. China Moses
Internationally acclaimed jazz singer José James breathes new life into a timeless classic with José James Presents The 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, a celebration of one of the most sensual and groundbreaking albums in music history. Written and produced by the legendary Leon Ware for Motown Records, I Want You stands as a landmark in jazz-infused R&B, influencing generations of artists from Prince and D’Angelo to Mary J. Blige, Sade, and Kendrick Lamar.
James, who collaborated with Leon Ware while creating his own genre-defying album No Beginning No End for Blue Note Records, has long cited Marvin Gaye as a guiding inspiration. For him, this project is both a dream and a tribute. “Marvin Gaye is one of my heroes. He had the courage to transform not just his music but the world around him. His creativity helped us all discover a deeper meaning of love, and he was fearless in listening to his spiritual calling. I was blessed to meet and work with Leon Ware before he passed, and his wisdom was profound. During one of our sessions, Leon told me, ‘You remind me of me,’ which is the greatest compliment I’ve ever received. This project is a way of giving back to both Marvin and Leon, honoring their legacy and the love they shared with the world.” – José James...

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José James Presents The 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You feat. China Moses
Internationally acclaimed jazz singer José James breathes new life into a timeless classic with José James Presents The 50th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, a celebration of one of the most sensual and groundbreaking albums in music history. Written and produced by the legendary Leon Ware for Motown Records, I Want You stands as a landmark in jazz-infused R&B, influencing generations of artists from Prince and D’Angelo to Mary J. Blige, Sade, and Kendrick Lamar.
James, who collaborated with Leon Ware while creating his own genre-defying album No Beginning No End for Blue Note Records, has long cited Marvin Gaye as a guiding inspiration. For him, this project is both a dream and a tribute. “Marvin Gaye is one of my heroes. He had the courage to transform not just his music but the world around him. His creativity helped us all discover a deeper meaning of love, and he was fearless in listening to his spiritual calling. I was blessed to meet and work with Leon Ware before he passed, and his wisdom was profound. During one of our sessions, Leon told me, ‘You remind me of me,’ which is the greatest compliment I’ve ever received. This project is a way of giving back to both Marvin and Leon, honoring their legacy and the love they shared with the world.” – José James
This is more than a concert, it’s a celebration of love, creativity, and the timeless legacy of Marvin Gaye’s I Want You.

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