James, Boney
WARNER, 2004, CD
Instrument: SAXOPHONE
Issue: 10.4
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 5
Sound: 3
Score:
O’s Notes: Boney adds a touch of soul to his funky smooth jazz potion. He’s playing tenor sax and brings a wealth of talent with him. Debi Nova sings on “Appreciate”; Bilal leads the harmonized vocals on “Better With Time”; Joe Sample adds piano on “Stone Groove”; and Dwele is soulfully cool on “Break of Dawn”. This combination of sax leads with R&B vocals places Pure amongst the best of the year!