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Backbone

Boney James

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews) | More about this product

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Product Details

Audio CD (May 24, 1994)
Original Release Date: May 24, 1994
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
ASIN: B000002MR6
Also Available in: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,517 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2. Bleecker Street (Album Version) 4:25 $0.99

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4. Trinidad (Album Version) 4:45 $0.99

5. Blue (Album Version) 2:39 $0.99

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most underrated contemporary jazz saxman, August 22, 1998

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Everyone knows David Koz and David Sanborn. They even know Marion Meadows and Eric Marienthal. But you have to hear Boney James. His funky flair to smooth jazz is second to none. "BACKBONE" was the first James disc I heard, and still remains my favorite. The title track starts the disc off with a funky/R&B/soul sound that gets you movin'. "JUST BETWEEN US" has some beautiful interplay where James plays both tenor and soprano, while "TRINADAD" gives a hint of an islands percussion sound. He also does a wonderful slow, short bluesy song titled simply "BLUE". The whole disc is full of wonderful "Smooth Jazz" sounds that exemplify James' wonderful talent. James has guest starred on some great artists' discs like Rick Braun, Peter White, and 3rd Force. His contemporaries know how good he is. Now you should, too!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Funkiest Smooth Jazz on The Planet, August 20, 2001

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I am a Smooth Jazz fanatic. But Boney James takes care of all my music needs. This album in particular is one of my favorites. It has everything. Something sweet and mellow. Something for your night moods or that special "We want to alone date". Funky jazz that will get you on your feet. I play Boney during my dinner party's and everyone always asks, Hey who's that on the box? If you've never experienced Boney James, this is the one to check out. You have my word, you'll buy everything he puts out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The epitome of sensual jazz, April 21, 2003

By	DerickWJazz "derickwjazz" (USA by way of Australia) - See all my reviews

"Backbone" is by far one of the sexiest and most sensual CD's I have ever heard. Every track drips with emotion and the song "Blue" is a veritable musical aphrodisiac. "Backbone" should be in everyone's Smooth Jazz collection.

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2.0 out of 5 stars JUST BLAND
can't say I'm surprised by the glowing reviews of this disc but for me it's just bland and faceless smooth jazz. This could be anybody. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Baddstuff

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome album
This was my first Boney James album and I got my monies worth. The music is typical smooth jazz and I can't think of a single track on this album that doesn't sound good. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Abhijeet

5.0 out of 5 stars A backbone in smooth jazz
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5.0 out of 5 stars BONEY BONEY BONEY!!!
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Published on October 24, 2005 by R. warren

5.0 out of 5 stars Backbone
Excellent, Boney James has done it again. For those jazz lovers, its a must have CD. Like all the previous CD's, Boney has a way to move you while you listen to his music. Read more

Published on August 3, 2005 by Victor M. Vega

5.0 out of 5 stars The epitome of sensual jazz
"Backbone" is by far one of the sexiest and most sensual CD's I have ever heard. Every track drips with emotion and the song "Blue" is a veritable musical aphrodisiac... Read more

Published on April 21, 2003 by DerickWJazz

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY SUPERB ........
BONEY JAMES IS THE CREAM OF THE JAZZ STARS, AND " BACKBONE "
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Published on April 22, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars smooth cool sounds
Boney is the man and Backbone is one of his best. Boney has smooth and soulful sounds. Make no mistake about it, Boney's music is tops in the Sax dept.

Published on June 11, 2000 by Edward D. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars smooth cool sounds
Boney is the man and Backbone is one of his best. Boney has smooth and soulful sounds. Make no mistake about it, Boney's music is tops in the Sax dept.

Published on June 11, 2000 by Edward D. Turner

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