Bob James – Jazz Hands – Chesky Records SACD

GRAMMY® NOMINATED Jazz Hands is Bob James’ third outing for evosound, following in the wake of 2018’s Espresso and 2022’s Feel Like Makin’ LIVE.

Produced by the pianist with his manager Sonny Abelardo, the ten-track album was mostly recorded during the months of the Covid pandemic and featured James in a number of different musical settings. It also features a stellar cameo from the ex-Gnarls Barkley singer CeeLo Green on the sensuous title track and includes production input from the legendary hip-hop turntablist DJ Jazzy Jeff, who rose to fame as half of the hit-making ’80s/’90s rap duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, early samplers of James’ music.

Track Listing

1. Mambalicious
2. The Otherside
3. Jazz Hands (feat. CeeLo Green)
4. Come Into My Dream
5. Beerbohm
6. The Alchemist
7. Mophead
8. That Bop
9. The Seret Drawer
10. Sea Goddess