José James - Planet Nine (Live at The Blue Note NYC)

José James - Planet Nine (Live at The Blue Note NYC)

★★★★

“Rhapsodic, slick.. seductive.. prime Heatwave and Off the Wall-era Michael Jackson distinguished by James' buttery vocals and casual swagger.”

- AllMusic

José James - the forward-looking, genre-defying Jazz singer for the hip-hop generation - has done it again. “1978” (his 12th studio album since 2008’s “The Dreamer'') announces an instant classic, combining James’ deep love of jazz and hip-hop with songwriting and production nods to R&B heroes Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Leon Ware. Produced by James and featuring an all-star ensemble including Grammy nominees Pedrito Martinez (Camilla Cabello, Eric Clapton), Marcus Machado (Daniel Ceasar, Pharoahe Monch), Jharis Yokley (Sleigh Bells, My Brightest Diamond) Chad Selph (Bilal, FREELANCE) and David Ginyard (Solange, Blood Orange), “1978” pulsates with the socially conscious feel-good vibes of Marvin Gaye, Prince and Stevie Wonder. James also skillfully explores the boundaries of Black music, featuring Brazilian rising star and recent Latin Grammy nominee Xênia França as well as Congolese-Belgian rapper/filmmaker Baloji.

This concert was recorded and filmed live at the world famous Blue Note NYC on April 25th, 2024.

José James - Vocals

Talia Billig - Vocals

J. Hoard - Vocals

Chad Selph - Synthesizers, Keyboards

Marcus Machado - Guitar

David Ginyard - Bass

Jharis Yokley - Drums

Pedrito Martinez - Congas

Produced by Bkindle Productions for Rainbow Blonde Records

Cinematographer: Ruber Simbana

Recording Engineer: Alex Glasgow

Mixing Engineer: Pete Min at Lucy's Meat Market, LA

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