Boney James in Oakland

Boney James, born James Oppenheim in 1961, is an American saxophonist, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. He plays contemporary jazz shaped by R&B and soul. He has recorded since "Trust" (1992), with later albums including "Pure" (2004) and "Shine" (2006), and has sold over four million records. In 2024 he became the first artist to reach twenty number one singles on Billboard's smooth jazz chart.