This 2 hour installment of Suga In My Bowl radio featured an interview with pianist, composer, arranger and producer Bob James. This interview originally aired in June 2006 as part of WBAI’s Hip Hop Takeover. They discussed James’ career and his relationship to Hip Hop as one of the most sampled artists and songwriters of the classic break beat "Take Me To The Mardi Gras".




Enjoy a set of cover tributes by a collective of emerging musicians who lend their own flavor to the music of Bob James, including a Rock-influenced version of "Nautilus" and an original tune by Dr Cal driven by funky guitar playing .

Bob James live at Jazz Alley by Bruce Moore