Bob James: the jazz musician who unknowingly helped create the sound of hip hop
Most artists have a “Mt. Rushmore” of people who have influenced the work they create, or who have changed their style forever. While many artists may never get the chance to meet anyone on their list, I did. Not only was I fortunate enough to interview Bob James, I was serenaded by him. James, 82, is a child prodigy who turned out to be the most sampled jazz musician in […]