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Before the Grammy nominations, multi-platinum albums, sold-out concerts, and unmistakable saxophone sound, Boney James was delivering pizzas and fighting for his first real opportunity in music. Then one audition with Morris Day changed everything. Four-time Grammy-nominated saxophone icon Boney James joins host DJ Dang Funky Scott Silverstein on Local Music Somewhere for an unforgettable conversation about survival, musical freedom, touring with R&B legends, and the deeply personal meaning behind his milestone 20th studio album, A Simple Man. Boney reveals how he learned songs from Purple Rain on keyboards—even though saxophone was his true instrument—because Morris Day needed a keyboard player. That bold decision launched seven years on the road with celebrated artists including Morris Day, the Isley Brothers, Teena Marie, Shanice, and Randy Crawford. But success as a sideman eventually created a new hunger: Boney wanted to stop recreating other people’s music and finally let the world hear the sound inside his own head. That decision transformed James Oppenheim into Boney James—one of contemporary jazz and R&B’s most recognized, respected, and enduring artists. Now, more than three decades into his solo career, Boney is celebrating A Simple Man, an uplifting and deeply personal album about stripping away distractions and holding close the things that truly matter: family, music, love, and genuine happiness. He also takes us inside “I Belong To You,” his soulful collaboration with Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi. The song reunites the two artists more than 20 years after they first worked together on a Luther Vandross tribute project. This is more than the story of a legendary saxophonist. It is a masterclass in trusting your instincts, creating without limitations, building a life around your craft, and recognizing that the most powerful music cannot always be placed inside a category. 🔥 IN THIS INTERVIEW: • The real story behind the name Boney James • Delivering pizzas before his music career took off • Auditioning for Morris Day immediately after Purple Rain • Touring with Morris Day, the Isley Brothers, Teena Marie, Shanice, and Randy Crawford • Why life on the road became Boney’s greatest music school • Breaking away from the sideman role to become a solo artist • Creating A Simple Man—his milestone 20th studio album • The personal meaning behind the album’s title • Reuniting with Ledisi for “I Belong To You” • How Boney chooses the right vocalist for a song • Why music is a journey of discovery instead of a formula • His early influences, including R&B radio and Grover Washington Jr. • Why he refuses to let genre labels define his sound • The freedom he finds in big-band and swing music • His transition from clarinet to saxophone • The difference between Boney James at home and his famous onstage persona • Why performing live remains his favorite experience • The life he and his wife built through craft, persistence, hard work, and a little luck • The one career honor Boney still hopes to bring home • Why making music that moves people is the ultimate reward 💿 ABOUT A SIMPLE MAN: A Simple Man is Boney James’s 20th studio album, released through Concord Records. Featuring Ledisi and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton, the album combines contemporary jazz, R&B, soul, melody, and deep groove while reflecting on the relationships and simple joys that matter most. Featured collaboration: “I Belong To You” — Boney James featuring Ledisi 🎷 CONNECT WITH BONEY JAMES: Official website and tour dates: https://boneyjames.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealBoneyJames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boneyjames01 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boneyjames X: https://x.com/boneyjames 🎙️ LOCAL MUSIC SOMEWHERE: Hosted by DJ Dang Funky. 🎶🎤Scott Silverstein D.J. Dang Funky INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/djdangfunky/ Website - DJ Dang Funky | Retro Vibes. Modern Energy.dangfunky.comhttps://www.dangfunky.com To Book - [email protected] 🌎 DISCOVER rBEATZ: Independent music. Global radio. Original interviews. Live performances. Artists who deserve to be discovered. Listen, watch, read, and explore: https://rBeatz.com 🎶🚀rBeatz App on all your Fav Listening - Devices -🎧📲 Listen Live - https://apps.apple.com/app/id1145588223 Website - https://rbeatz.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rBeatzRadio/ X - https://x.com/rbeatzradio INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/rbeatzradio/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFYvmt5tI8VZksg3UZpqTw #BoneyJames #ASimpleMan #LocalMusicSomewhere #rBeatz #Ledisi #ContemporaryJazz #SmoothJazz #UrbanJazz #Saxophone #MorrisDay #TheTime #JazzInterview #RnBMusic #IndependentMusic

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