Bob James is best known as a progenitor of smooth jazz. A two-time GRAMMY Award-winner, he is a founding member of the contemporary jazz group Fourplay, and he has been called the “Godfather of hip-hop” because his songs are often sampled by rap producers. During this quarantine period, he has also been live-streaming daily concerts from his home on his Facebook page. Here’s a roundup of our favorite tracks from across his eclectic career.
