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RIDE was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Album
Jazz
Recorded at Funky Joint, Sherman Oaks, O'Henry Sound Studios & Alpha Studios, Burbank and Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California, and Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York.
Boney James (soprano & tenor saxophones, keyboards, vocoder, synthesizer, programming)
Ian Prince (vocals, keyboards, programming); Jaheim, Trina Broussard, Sue Ann Carwell, Carl Carwell, Dave Hollister (vocals); Dan Higgins (tenor saxophone, flute); Jerry Hey (trumpet, flugelhorn); Bill Reichchenback (trombone); Rex Rideout (piano, Fender Rhodes piano); David "Kalid" Woods (keyboards, guitar, programming, background vocals); David Torkanowsky (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Charlie Singleton, Paul Jackson, Jr. (acoustic & electric guitars); Paul Brown, Rohn Lawrence (guitar); Alex Al, Marcus Miller, Larry Kimpel (bass); Ahmir Thompson (drums); Andy Narell (steel drums); Lenny Castro, Paulinho DaCosta (percussion)
For his eighth release RIDE, jazzy saxophonist and keyboardist Boney James picks up where he left off navigating deftly from smooth jazz to R&B and back again. While loyal listeners will quickly recognize that they've been over Boney's familiar terrain before, smooth jazz fans will undoubtedly find this ride veering more deeply into rhythm-and-blues territory as James keeps a steady balance of both. James gets things going right from the start with singer Trina Broussard's soulful vocals warmly inviting us to hop aboard on "Heaven." The journey picks up pace as it works it way through the jazzy "Grand Central" before stepping it up with "RPM," the CD's curiously aerobic-paced mover. With the help of R&B crooners Dave Hollister and Jahiem, James playfully steers listeners through pleasing melodic ballads before adding backbone to the upbeat "See What I'm Sayin'?" courtesy of bass mastermind and producer Marcus Miller. This ride saves the best for last with "This Is The Life," as Andy Narell's steel pans and Paulinho DaCosta's percussion add just the right amount of Caribbean flavor to the robust, jazzy closer.
The masterful fusion of street funk, sensual R&B, and contemporary jazz that Boney James accomplishes on Ride continues to make him a favorite with listeners around the world. The multi-talented saxophonist, keyboardist, producer, and composer wrote or co-wrote nine of the songs for this ten-song program and features such stellar guest talent as Marcus Miller, R&B singer Jaheim on the title track, Dave Hollister's gospel-flavored street style heard on "Something Inside," and Trina Broussard's crystal-clear vocals on the opening track, "Heaven." Boney James recorded two of the songs live in the studio, seasons "This Is the Life" with a tropical flavoring complete with steel pans, and downright floors listeners on the groove-oriented "See What I'm Sayin'," with Marcus Miller's funky basslines doing the walking while Boney James' saxophone does the talking. Ride is more intense and funkier than James' duet collaboration with trumpeter Rick Braun on Shake It Up, but doesn't stray far from his ability to do just that. It's definitely a smooth ride and one listeners will enjoy.
---Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide
Boney James
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Instrumental Pop, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A solid saxophonist whose style falls on the R&B-ish and pop side of jazz, Boney James (who is heavily influenced by Grover Washington, Jr.) is a consistent best-seller who can always be relied upon to put on a colorful live show. Born James Oppenheim, he grew up in New Rochelle, NY. The future Boney James studied clarinet when he was eight, switching to saxophone two years later. When he was 15, his family moved to Los Angeles. James was soon playing in a fusion band (Line One) which was strong enough to open for Flora Purim and the Yellowjackets. After a year attending U.C. Berkeley, he transferred to U.C.L.A. so he could continue playing with the band. He earned a degree in history but became a full-time musician after graduation, doubling on keyboards. James went on the road as a keyboardist with Morris Day in 1985 and eventually convinced Day that he should be playing saxophone instead. He spent four years with Day and became in-demand for guest spots on tenor, alto, soprano, and flute, playing with Randy Crawford, Sheena Easton, the Isley Brothers, Bobby Caldwell, and others. He picked up his nickname while on tour with Crawford. After mentioning to a keyboardist that he was running out of food money, the musician replied that if he ate any less, he would have to be called Boney James. The popular saxophonist made his debut as a leader with Trust in 1992 (Spindletop) and then in 1994 was signed by Warner Bros., where he recorded dates including Backbone, Seduction, Boney's Funky Christmas, Sweet Thing, Shake It Up, Ride and Pure. In 2006, Boney made the move to Concord Records and released Shine.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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