In short
The artists most similar to Bob James are Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, Boney James, Larry Carlton and Fourplay, from the same contemporary jazz, jazz and jazz fusion circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Bob James?
The artists most similar to Bob James are Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, Boney James, Larry Carlton and Fourplay, from the same contemporary jazz, jazz and jazz fusion circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Bob James?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Joyce Cooling have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Bob James" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Bob James?
Bob James is usually associated with contemporary jazz, jazz, jazz fusion and jazz-funk (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 25 October 2026.