After three more albums, James began his own label, Tappan Zee Records. In 1974, James finally recorded his own album, One, which launched a lifelong career of recording and performing live. Hits for Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Maynard Ferguson, and Kenny Loggins. “And since the concept was born on an ECP cruise, we jumped at the company’s invitation to bring it to their – and my – hometown this summer.”
“We loved turning ‘Double Vision’ into a live concert when we were on The Smooth Jazz Cruise back in 2013,” says David Sanborn, the 6-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist who was born and raised in the St. The resulting program presents tunes that will amaze new listeners and enthrall longtime fans, showing audiences the world over the true magic of a good groove. Featuring the renowned track "Maputo," written by Marcus Miller, and the classic standard "Since I Fell For You" with guest vocalist Al Jarreau, Double Vision is considered by many as one of the most important albums in the history of jazz.Īdding in the talents of featured guests Billy Kilson (drums) and Larry Braggs (guest vocals), the Double Vision Revisited band is a thrilling return to the classic sound of the famous album. These three virtuosos are reuniting for a rare live performance of Double Vision, the 80s collaboration between James and Sanborn that dominated the airwaves, sold over 1 million copies, and earned a Grammy Award. Marcus Miller’s characteristic bass sound can be heard on a limitless catalog of musical hits. David Sanborn is universally known as one of the most iconic saxophonists of the current age. A jazz legend, Bob James has a career that has defined the genre and continues to evolve at every turn.