 Boney James! The four-time Grammy nominee, saxophonist, songwriter and record producer, will blow his horn at the Detroit Opera House on April 20, 2019 at 8 pm . Be there!
There are those who wonder about the genre he specializes in. Some say "smooth jazz," others say "jazz.." Whatever the genre, concert attendees will move with his beat as he showers them with melodies and rhythms. James was born in Rochelle, N.Y. on September 1, 1961 and chose the sax for his instrument at age 10. Receiving a degree in history years later, did not deter him from going full-time into entertaining audiences after graduation. He can "hang" with some of the greats: Faith Evans, George Benson, Philip Bailey, Jaheim, Eric Benet and more. So... grab a ticket and solidify your seat! You will be entertained superbly!
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