SLOW BURN, NEWEST ALBUM FROM JAZZ AND R&B ICON BONEY JAMES, RELEASES TODAY FROM CONCORD RECORDS

“ALL I WANT IS YOU,” FEATURING ACCLAIMED R&B VOCALIST OCTOBER LONDON CLIMBS BILLBOARD ADULT R&B CHART, CURRENTLY SITTING AT #12  

STREAM THE FULL ALBUM HERE  

WATCH PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR NEW ALBUM FOCUS TRACK “THE BOUNCE” HERE  

LOS ANGELES (October, 18th, 2024) – Legendary saxophonist and composer Boney James released his highly anticipated 19th studio album Slow Burn today through Concord Records. A collection of ten new tracks produced by James, the album includes the hit single “All I Want Is You” featuring vocals from critically acclaimed R&B newcomer October London. The sultry track has quickly become a fan favorite since its July debut, and has enjoyed immense success as a top 15 hit on the Billboard Adult R&B chart, and at UAC radio, where it currently sits at #12 on both charts.  

 Additional early releases from Slow Burn include September’s funk-inspired “Slide,” which includes members of Boney’s touring band, and the soulful “Butterfly,” an inspired interpretation of the Herbie Hancock and Bennie Maupin classic that features Jazz greats Corey Henry on electric piano and Marcus Miller on bass. Other guest features and collaborators on Slow Burn include multi-instrumentalist Jairus Mozee (Anderson.Paak, Anthony Hamilton, Nikki Minaj, etc.), who co-wrote and co-produced four tracks on the album with Boney, including title track “Slow Burn,” and Rick Braun, who plays trumpet on Boney’s funky take on Stanley Turrentines’s “Sugar.”  A new performance video for album cut “The Bounce” released today as the latest focus track from Slow Burn.   

STREAM SLOW BURN HERE 

WATCH NEW PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR “THE BOUNCE” HERE 

Slow Burn comes on the heels of what continues to be a momentous year for James. In addition to his major charting success with "All I Want Is You," the sax legend recently surpassed the one-billion stream mark on Pandora, making him one of the few modern-day jazz artists to achieve such a feat. With sold-out tour dates through the end of the year into early 2025, this is a new high point in the chart-topping, contemporary jazz icon’s remarkable three-decade career that already includes a long list of accolades: four GRAMMY nominations, three NAACP Image Award nominations, a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album, and four RIAA Gold Record certifications, to name just a few. “This is my 19th record and I feel like I’m just hitting my stride,” James recently reflected.  

Boney continues on the road for select dates across the U.S. through the fall and into early next year, bringing his iconic 30-year career to the live stage. For further information on all tour dates and on-sale info, please visit https://boneyjames.com/.  

With nearly a dozen of his albums having landed at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart, James’ past collaborators include a Who’s Who of R&B and soul: Raheem DeVaughn, Faith Evans, George Benson, George Duke, Dwele, Al Jarreau, Philip Bailey, Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Eric Benét, Dave Hollister, Stokley Williams, Kenny Lattimore, Angie Stone, and Lalah Hathaway.  

Stream Slow Burn HERE. 

Slow Burn Track Listing 

1. Arcadia (Featuring Marcus Miller) 
2. Butterfly (Featuring Cory Henry and Marcus Miller)
3. Slow Burn 
4. All I Want Is You (Featuring October London) 
5. Slide 
6. A Little Romance 
7. Gonna Have a Good Time 
8. The Bounce
9. Between The Lines 
10. Sugar (Featuring Rick Braun) 

 

Upcoming Boney James Tour Dates 

Sat, OCT 19 - Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival - Rehoboth Beach, DE 

Sun, OCT 20 – The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA 

Mon, OCT 21 – Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD 

Wed, OCT 23 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC 

Thurs, OCT 24 - The Plaza - Orlando, FL 

Fri, OCT 25 – Florida Theater – Jacksonville, FL 

Sat, OCT 26 – Stockbridge Amphitheater – Stockbridge, GA 

Sun, OCT 27 – Knight Theater – Charlotte, NC 

Wed, OCT 30 - Minglewood Hall - Memphis, TN 

Thu, OCT 31 – Lexington Opera House – Lexington, KY 

Fri, NOV 1 – Byham Theater – Pittsburgh, PA 

Sat, NOV 2 – The Palladium – Carmel, IN 

Sun, NOV 3 – Ludlow Garage – Cincinnati, OH 

Wed, NOV 6 – Kodak Center – Rochester, NY 

Thu, NOV 7 – City Winery – Boston, MA 

Fri, NOV 8 – Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, NY  

Sat, NOV 9 - Miller Theater - Philadelphia, PA 

Sun, NOV 10 – Patchogue Theater – Patchogue, NY 

Mon, NOV 11 - Sony Hall - New York, NY  

Wed, NOV 13 – Sound Board at MotorCity Casino – Detroit, MI 

Fri, NOV 29 - Uptown Theater - Kansas City, MO 

Sun, DEC 1 - The Factory - Chesterfield, MO 

Wed, DEC 4 - Elsinore Theater - Salem, OR 

Fri, DEC 6 – Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA 

Sat, DEC 7 – Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA 

Sun, DEC 8 - Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA 

Tue, DEC 17 - Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL 

Wed, DEC 18 - The Fitzgerald Theater - St. Paul, MN 

Thu, DEC 19 - Steelhouse Omaha - Omaha, NE 

Sun, DEC 29 – Yoshi’s Oakland – Oakland, CA 

Mon, DEC 30 - Yoshi’s Oakland – Oakland, CA 

Tues, DEC 31 – Yoshi’s Oakland – Oakland, CA 

Fri, JAN 24 – Chandler Center for the Arts – Chandler, AZ 

Sat, JAN 25 – The Smith Center for Performing Arts – Las Vegas, NV 

Tue, FEB 11 - Smooth Jazz Cruise 1 - Ft. Lauderdale  

Tue, FEB 18, 2025 - Smooth Jazz Cruise 2 - Ft. Lauderdale  

Fri, JUN 6 - Napa Valley Jazz Getaway - Napa, CA 

Wed, JUN 11 - Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - Shipshewana, IN 

Tue, FEB 3, 2026 - Smooth Jazz Cruise 1 - Ft. Lauderdale  

Tue, FEB 10, 2026 - Smooth Jazz Cruise - Ft. Lauderdale