

Boney James maintains his soulfulness on a variety of saxophones, but within his easygoing aesthetic he frequently adds new wrinkles or works with fresh collaborators. His R&B vibe guides protean hard-bop trumpeter Marquis Hill on the simmering “Far From Home”, while the stuttering groove on a cover of Luther Vandross hit “Wait for Love” creates appealing friction with his lush, fluid tenor.