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"To put it mildly, Boney James... was THE BOMB. An unbelievable technician who knows how to work a crowd... A tough act to follow." -- Philadelphia Tribune
Product Description
2011 release from the acclaimed Jazz saxophonist. Contact is a mix of Smooth Jazz and Adult R&B hits and includes appearances from Heather Headley, LeToya Luckett, Mario and Donell Jones.
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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Jetway
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What can I say? I like the album. Boney James handles his business as usual. I'm buying because it's Boney. That being said, the issue of vocals in jazz albums will never rest. Some like it, some don't. I've had a couple of listens and his sound is evident throughout even during the vocal selections. In addition to contemporary jazz, I like R&B. The critics of this albums vocals miss the fact that what passes for R&B today can't hold a candle to the 4 songs on this set. The jazz purist can never be satisfied. Smooth Jazz stations are going by the wayside all over America; so how can an artist with Boney's talent continue to be relevant? As if no one has ever heard jazz, rock or pop music on a R&B CD. Trust me, the man knows his audience and his roots. His factoring in some vocals is no crime.
28 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a big fan of Boney James for years and have all of his CD's except for the Christmas CD and go see him in concert every time he comes to whatever city I am living. This CD is okay except Boney is going toward that trend of having too many singers. I like for my smooth jazz artist to have more music and less singers on their CD's. If I want to listen to singers, I would buy R&B and hip hop music.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Boney has done it again! Boney has stayed true to his signature sound, can you hear that sax? Sure there are vocals on this disc, but the SAX is STILL the lead voice on this album! On the vocal tracks, they seem to compliment each other, his unmistakeable sound still shines through. "Deep Time"-Sexy, "Cry", "Spin", "There and Back" all Slammin' and yes I like "Close to You". Everyone won't be pleased, but hey...... If you are a Boney fan, pick this up, I think you'll enjoy it, if not, play it again! Stay Smooth...dlm
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not my preference
This album consists mostly of slow songs, and even though I did listen to some of the 30 clips provided by Amazon to preview the songs, there's no way I could listen to all of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Regmo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Urban Smooth Jazz Boney Style
Boney James' "Contact" never disappoints. With a smooth soulful sax on top of a sexy groove, you know you'll get into the mood with each of the tracks in this album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Adrian Chia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Concact
Boney James Is the number one Sax Man & I have All Of The Music He Ever made And All The Songs On The Contact CD Is Great.
Published 3 months ago by Cynthia A. Alford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, must see live.
Very innovative. Smooth jazz sounds. Very pleasing to the ears. You will be moved, as the title suggest. You will love the album.
Published 4 months ago by russel ferguson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I'm with Darlene and a few others who did not really care for Contact. I saw Boney in concert in June, he was Outstanding and I have several other discs of his but this is... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Leffingwell
2.0 out of 5 stars
Contact
I bought this CD and was hoping for it to be typical "Boney" but I was wrong. There is only about 4 good cuts on this CD that I really like. This is not his best work. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Darlene H. Perry
2.0 out of 5 stars
NOTHING NEW HERE...
I had to go back up to the top of the page...I thought I was listening to the outtakes from "Body Language"...Boney must be having flashbacks!! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Robdogincali
3.0 out of 5 stars
Boney James - Contact
First, as a jazz educator I would like to mention that although Boney James is a great horn player, he's an R&B
(Rhythm and Blues) he is not a jazz saxophonist. Read more
(Rhythm and Blues) he is not a jazz saxophonist. Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Jazzman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Contact CD by Boney James
Got my CD faster than anticipated and in good condition. CD has no scratches and I really like most of the songs. I would highly recommend the CD to anyone that likes Boney.
Published 12 months ago by Mary J. Turk
2.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't like it! It was depressing and had 4 vocals on it.
I bought this album from Amazon.com and for me, I don't care for vocals in my smooth jazz, unless someone like Eliane Elias is singing or Candy Moten w/Kirk Whalum on "All I Do. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Donald R. McMenimen
