BONEY JAMES

Boney James brings his contemporary jazz and R&B sound to Birchmere in support of *A Simple Man*, his 20th studio album. The multi-platinum saxophonist, composer, and producer is known for combining deep grooves with strong melodies and a distinctive saxophone voice. The album reflects a more focused, personal approach to music while continuing the creative growth that has defined his career of more than three decades.

James began his professional career at 19 and later toured with Morris Day, The Isley Brothers, Teena Marie, and other artists before releasing his debut album, *Trust*, in 1992. His career honors include four GRAMMY nominations, three NAACP Image Award nominations, four RIAA Gold-certified albums, and a Soul Train Award. He has also accumulated more than two billion U.S. on-demand streams and, in 2024, became the first artist with 20 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz chart. *A Simple Man* features GRAMMY-winning vocalist Ledisi, trumpeter Marquis Hill, and guitarist Larry Carlton, along with James’s reinterpretation of “In a Sentimental Mood.”

When: October 29

Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $95.00 through the Birchmere, $102.00 at the Birchmere Box Office, or $119.70 through Ticketmaster

Music: Contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, and R&B

Album: *A Simple Man*, Boney James’s milestone 20th studio album

Performers and guests: Boney James; the album includes appearances by Ledisi, Marquis Hill, and Larry Carlton

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22305

Box office: Tickets are also available at the Birchmere Box Office on show nights from 5 to 9 p.m.

Phone: 703-549-7500

Website: https://boneyjames.com/