Bob James Kirk Whalum

Bob James is a prolific, best-selling, Grammy-winning composer, arranger, producer, and pianist. Alongside Grover Washington, Jr., he is among the creators of smooth and contemporary jazz, seamlessly gathering genres from bop to pop, classical, and R&B. He composes memorable, elegant melodies with rich harmonies and multiple sonic and production textures, often anchored by lithe, funky grooves. His four numerically titled albums for CTI during the mid-'70s successfully melded jazz, pop, and classical styles with sophisticated arrangements and funky grooves, and have been sampl...