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Review 1 for Bob James

5 / 5

Bob James Concert

Fox Performing Arts Center @

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: I enjoyed the entire concert. @

Posted 05/18/2011

by EddieVon

Location:Rancho Cucamonga, Ca

The Bob James concert was great. I ordered tickets early and got two front row seats. I was really nice to hear him with a large orgestra ans with special gueat Kirt Whalem. I love the beauty of th Fox Performance Center and will return.

Fox Performing Arts Center @

- RIVERSIDE @

, CA @

- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: I enjoyed the entire concert. @

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Review 2 for Bob James

5 / 5

Bob James w/ Corona Symphony

Fox Performing Arts Center @

- RIVERSIDE @

, CA @

- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Mr. Magic @

Posted 05/16/2011

by Jasonsdad

Location:Corona, Ca

Nice collaboration with the Corona Symphony and Kirk Whalum. When I purchased the tickets Whalum was not listed on the line-up, but added a great deal to the show.

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Mr. Magic @

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Review 3 for Bob James

5 / 5

Simply Awesome

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- RIVERSIDE @

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Maputo. @

Opening act(s): n/a @

Posted 05/15/2011

by DCLoomis

Location:Anaheim

What a magical night. Bob brought along Nathan East (Bass), Kirk Whalum(Sax), and Harvey Mason(Drums). I don't remember his guitar player, but he was great too. Accompanying them was the Corona Symphony Pops Orchestra. The tightness of the five guys up front was astonishing. In true jazz fashion they all shared the stage and had their moments in the spot light. Bob stood and took a bow at the end of each song and was more than willing to let everyone, including the Pops take over the show as he accompanied. I'd never heard many of the songs they played that night - it didn't matter. It was still an awesome show. Bob and Nathan seem to be wired together. I had an ear to ear grin the entire night. The only down side was that the venue was only about half filled. So many people who don't know who they are - are bumming because they missed this show.

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- RIVERSIDE @

, CA @

- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Maputo. @

Opening act(s): n/a @

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Review 4 for Bob James

5 / 5

The Total Experience

Fox Performing Arts Center @

- RIVERSIDE @

, CA @

- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The flute solo @

Posted 05/15/2011

by hardgolf

Location:Helendale, CA

It was so entertaining watching Bob and Kirk Whalum, along with the orchestra bounce back and forth with each other. The selections went way back in Bob's history and then ended with some more current numbers. One special moment was when a flutist (I wish I could remember her name, it deserves mention) played a solo that was full on jazzy! We had a great time, and hope other shows like this become available.

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- RIVERSIDE @

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The flute solo @

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Review 5 for Bob James

5 / 5

An Evening With Bob James

Fox Performing Arts Center @

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, CA @

- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: From the beginning to the end. @

Posted 05/15/2011

by wolfgang7

Location:Riverside

Bob James is an incredible performer. While the performance was not sold out, the people in attendance more than made up for the absence of others. Mr. James walked us all down memory lane and performed standards from his earlier LP's that made his music and silky jazz style a household name. "Feel Like Making Love," "Theme from Taxi," and Westchester Lady," were special cuts I would recommend listening to time and again. I was first exposed to the work of Bob James on the LP "Inner City Blues" featuring Grover Washington Jr. Pay close attention to the hip and subsequent string arrangements on "Mercy Mercy Me." This is the genius of Bob James and Grover Washington...truly one of the most beautifully collaborative performances of two monster talents to date. Bob James changed the way Jazz was listened to---and appreciated.

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: From the beginning to the end. @

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Review 6 for Bob James

5 / 5

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- RIVERSIDE @

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Winchester Lady @

Posted 05/15/2011

by FRANKATWORK

Great show, loved the song selections, the Corona symphony pops was well directed, and added a profesisonal studio sound.

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- RIVERSIDE @

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- Fri, May 13, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Winchester Lady @

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Review 7 for Bob James

5 / 5

Fabulous venue and show!!

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

, WA @

- Fri, May 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Sitting so close to the stage--I could see the hands play, the facial expressions--wow. @

Setlist: Kari, Lovelips, Angela's Theme, West Chester Lady, etc!! @

Posted 05/23/2010

by GandML

Location:Bend OR

Once again we had a WONDERFUL jazz evening at Dimitrious Jazz Alley --the staff, dinner club atmosphere, candlelight, great food, ETC perfectly complemented the amazing talents of smooth jazz artists Bob James and Earl Klugh. The sound --acoustics, band, sets played--was fantastic. We even stayed for the second show--what a treat. Also, the bass player and drummer in the foursome did a GREAT job. So nice to see the jazz virtuosos (like Bob James and Lee Ritenour, who we've heard there previously) mentor younger artists like they do. We look forward to the next show we can see there--wish they were closer!

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

, WA @

- Fri, May 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Sitting so close to the stage--I could see the hands play, the facial expressions--wow. @

Setlist: Kari, Lovelips, Angela's Theme, West Chester Lady, etc!! @

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Review 8 for Bob James

2 / 5

not enough Earl

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

, WA @

- Fri, May 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The solo Earl Klugh played @

Posted 05/22/2010

by Maumee

Location:Jazz Alley, Seattle

Earl Klugh is my favorite musician and I've attended untold number of his concerts so was so excited to attend another. It was far shorted than any others and it turned out to be mainly a Bob James concert with not much Earl. Highly disappointing.

Jazz Alley @

- Seattle @

, WA @

- Fri, May 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: The solo Earl Klugh played @

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Review 9 for Bob James

5 / 5

Boy James+

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When I sat down. @

Setlist: I don't know but everything they played I liked, especially the "Theme From Taxi." @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 03/01/2010

by Kamryngrape

Location:Sacramento

What can I say? I had the best time ever. I bought my tickets five months ago for my sister and me; however, she couldn't go, so I invited my 28-year-old daughter who enjoyed it more than I did!! She reported that a lot of the young artists these days sample his songs - who knew? What a performance. Bob was great (as usual) and his band was in rare form, especially the sax/flute player, the bassist was too-too, as well as the drummer. Bob's so cool. I can't wait to see him again. BTW, after the show, they were signing CDs, etc., and we got a chance to meet them; what nice guys.

Montalvo @

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, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When I sat down. @

Setlist: I don't know but everything they played I liked, especially the "Theme From Taxi." @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 10 for Bob James

5 / 5

Outstanding!!!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

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- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Posted 02/26/2010

by kksfsj

Location:san jose, california

I have wanted to see Bob James since I was about 15 years old (now 50). It was worth the wait and would see him again. The performance was great and I can't think of a better venue... Well, maybe in the summer at Villa Montalvo under the stars.

Montalvo @

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- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

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Review 11 for Bob James

5 / 5

Bob James at Montalvo

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Angela (theme from Taxi) @

Posted 02/26/2010

by Anonymous

The Bob James concert at Montalvo was outstanding! Not only did we get to see Bob James in the "intimate" Carriage House, but the Detroit sax/bass/drum trio who performed with him were fantastic! We had never heard Dave McMurray before, and his ability to move between a soulful sax and a soft flute in the same song was unbelievable!Especially loved how they played Angela (the theme form Taxi) together. Bob James continues to rock on! If you can see this concert, don't miss it!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

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- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Angela (theme from Taxi) @

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Review 12 for Bob James

5 / 5

Bob James Quartet in My Living Room!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Hard to say. Every arrangement was joyful and energetic. @

Posted 02/26/2010

by Keolu

I would have to say that this was one of the best musical experiences ever for me. The venue was very small and intimate. It was like Bob James, Dave McMurray, Ron Otis and Al Turner were in someone's living room. I felt special and privileged to be able to experience such a unique concert. All of the musicians are probably the top in their field. Ron Otis has energy that is unbelievable. The same for Dave McMurry - well for all of them. The sound was amazing. Their music was awesome. Bob James arrangements always sound current and exciting. Loved it!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Hard to say. Every arrangement was joyful and energetic. @

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Review 13 for Bob James

4 / 5

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: More than one! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 02/26/2010

by jazzyjwag

Bob James and his three piece band were extremely entertaining, especially considering that all four flew in from different parts of the country the same day as the show. They way they jelled, you would have never known it. All are top-notch musicians. James played a wide range of songs covering his 40+ years, including his popular "Angela's Theme" and "Westchester Lady".

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: More than one! @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 14 for Bob James

5 / 5

Great Act, Great Venue!

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

, CA @

- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: loved Night Crawler @

Posted 02/26/2010

by wwshaw

I've seen Bob James twice in Fourplay. This is the first time as a solo. He and his band are amazing.

Villa Montalvo is a really great place to see a concert. We are lucky that this organization is there to serve the Silicon Valley.

Montalvo @

- Saratoga @

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- Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @

Favorite moment: loved Night Crawler @

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