BOB JAMES http://www.bobjames.com Fri, 04 May 2012 00:36:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fourplay Visits Variety Playhouse in Atlanta http://www.bobjames.com/2012/04/26/fourplay-visits-variety-playhouse-in-atlanta/ http://www.bobjames.com/2012/04/26/fourplay-visits-variety-playhouse-in-atlanta/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:25:07 +0000 veritas http://www.bobjames.com/?p=911

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Mother Nature came to visit the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City for only the second time in 14 years, not allowing Fourplay to give the stellar performance fans had come out to see.

Fourplay would like to apologize to everyone who came out to show their support and brave the elements.  Fourplay hopes to see everyone out there next year for what will be a memorable show!

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I was sitting  down and watching NHK program this early afternoon here in Arcadia, CA. I watched The total one hour program of what you contributed to Iwate Jazz 2011,
You have just lifted  the Spirit of people in Oofunato, Iwate, and  Japan on your last Iwate jazz 2011.  The degree of spiritual height is started from the disaster areas to the top of Mt Fuji and finally to the top of Himalayas Summit mountain ranges.
 
The every member of the band players participated Iwate Jazz 2011 has been so ecstatic and I believe you have resurrected their spirit and soul from disaster stricken areas on this day before Easter in 2012.
 
Just for your information, one of members of the band expressed that she can play piano and her desire could  play piano with you  and so she wish she could play even just few note when you go to Iwate for the next performance. This is what I overheard in this TV dialogue.
What a beautiful performance you conducted not only as the foremost as a human being but also as the ambassador of the music world ,which resonate from Japan to  throughout the world.
I will join you as “Put our hearts together movement.”
I am 79 years old and your music also lift my heart and spirit and I felt being young again.
ARIGATOU for your performance at Iwate Jazz Festival.
For Your Better Health

Motohiko Inagaki

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Bob and Fourplay are in the studio working on the new album, and had a special visit from Usher.  He stopped through recently to see how things were going, and to hang out with the guys for a bit…

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Listen Below!!!

Bob James Interview 2-1-2012 (Part 1)

Bob James Interview 2-1-2012 (Part 2)

Bob James Interview 2-1-2012 (Part 3)

Bob James Interview 2-1-2012 (Part 4)

Bob James Interview 2-1-2012 (Part 5)

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We Promote the Smooth Jazz Lifestyle

Great Music, Great Wine, Great Ambiance!
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Welcome to our Smooth Jazz Blast!

Here you will find offers for free and discounted tickets, ticket presale offers, CD giveaways, plus much more!

In This Issue

Yoshi’s Jazz Club and Japanese Restaurant
Jack London Square
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA

Bob James Duo featuring Howard Paul
Thursday, February 16
8:00 & 10:00pm / $22
www.yoshis.com or 510-238-9200

FREE TICKETS!!!
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Tickets still available!  Follow link for more info….  Winemaker’s Dinner and Concert

Vintner Dave Miner’s exquisite event Feb. 18, 2012 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $225 per person  (For Benedetto Fans, click here to get a 15% discount! Use the coupon code “BENNYJAZZ”)  Or Call 707.944.9500 ext 17

Intimate concert in the cave. Four course dinner by La Saison Catering
Release of several 2009 Miner Cabernets

Saturday, February 18, 2012
6  – 10 pm
MINER FAMILY WINERY
7850 Silverado Trail, Oakville
Napa Valley

With performances by legendary jazz pianist Bob James & President/CEO of Benedetto Guitars, Howard Paul on guitar.

Miner Wines offers complimentary shuttle services to and from the Westin in Napa & Villagio in Yountville. (Pick up time 5:45 p.m.)  Definitely something to CHEERS about  ;-)

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