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Bob James Presents Jazz Hands at Ronnie Scott's

Where

Ronnie Scott's
47 Frith Street
London
Map
+4420 7439 0747

When

Tue, October 21, 2025
18:30

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Musicians

Bob James
piano
Michael Palazzolo
bass, acoustic
Andrey Chmut
saxophone

About

The godfather of smooth jazz is at his majestic, ground-breaking best.

Two-time GRAMMY winner Bob James is recognized as one of the originators of Smooth Jazz, and one of the most sampled artists in hip-hop history. After being discovered by Quincy Jones in 1962, James made his mark at producer Creed Taylorโ€™s CTI label in the 1970s when he was the architect of an innovative new sound that fused jazz with classical music and funk.

Despite seven long decades in the music business, Bob James is still as relevant and cutting-edge as ever. His latest record โ€œJazz Handsโ€ blends cool jazz tropes with funky dancefloor grooves, blues-tinged ballads, cinematic mood pieces, and sensuous slow jams. Simultaneously classic and contemporary, itโ€™s Bob James at his majestic, ground-breaking, timeless best, and was nominated for โ€œBest Contemporary Instrumental Albumโ€ at the 2024 Grammy Awards....

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