Bob James
Pianist

Bob James Net Worth

Bob James is an award-winning jazz pianist who has a net worth of $15 million. Born in 1939, he is credited with pioneering the smooth jazz genre and has been sampled by many other artists. He has released over 40 albums and has won numerous awards for his work.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 25, 1939
Birth Place MO
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $15 million (2024)

About

Award-winning jazz artist who pioneered smooth jazz and was often sampled by other artists.

Before Fame

His first piano-playing job was for a tap-dancing class at age eight, where he was paid 25 cents an hour.

Trivia

He won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981 for One on One with David Sanborn.

Family Life

His father hired a music teacher for him when he was just four.

Associated With

He was discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival.

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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