Jose James performing "Do You Feel" Live at KCRW's Apogee Sessions

Jose James is a modern jazzman and an incredibly soulful singer. He enchanted a live audience at Apogee's Berkeley St. Studios, backed by an incredible group of musicians that made his music come alive. We'll share this extraordinary session, and an interview hosted by Tom Schnabel, on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/mu...
Live from Apogee Studio - Recorded and Mixed by Bob Clearmountain.” Learn more at Apogeedigital.com.

[@luram3118]

- José James (vocals, composer) - Nate Smith (drums) - Kris Bowers (?) (piano) - Solomon Dorsey (bass) - Takuyo Kuroda (trumpet) - Corey King (trombone)

[@DBTAudio]

I believe the pianist’s name is Kris Bowers. He won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Pianist competition in 2011. These musicians are top notch. No amateurs on that bandstand.

[@monicasuzette]

@@DBTAudio that piano player is truely gifted..in fact all those musicians are ....just incredible

[@DBTAudio]

@@monicasuzette Indeed…

[@macrizuva]

Such a voice, such musicians. Simply smoothy, sixth dimension flight! Thanks all!

[@vilulfo]

So funny at 3:20 - Jose points to Takuya for his solo and Kris Bowers didn't get the message then you see the surprise and crack up. That's what good musicians do - just keep going and don't get uptight!! Very good!.

[@aleksandersucharski]

i hate those kinds of comments normally, but seriously - who the hell could dislike it? the bass player's solo brought tears to my eyes, literally. it was such pure beauty.. all of it, all of the performance.

[@bluesilkdesigns]

Jose always wows me... Plus an Asian dude with an afro! Awesome!

[@rdkdavis8672]

...wait, the pianist is off the chain! Oh and Takuya, makes my heart flutter...YES!

[@cant1324]

Such incredible pocket and dynamics from Nate Smith, man!! What a musician.

[@le.cangel]

the man in the bass is insane!

[@emeryrushmo]

jOSE jAMES' BEST!!!! His vocal qualities fit this song OH SO GOOD! Thee ETISEQUENTIAL JAZZ SET!

[@Mokey79]

Such a fine group of musicians. So much soul. What a lucky day to find this gem. I'm totally in love with this song.

[@hedwighunter]

i am crying cause i can't find the 'warrior-recording' of ya.!!!!! where the hell is this piece of beauty gone?

[@ajamustewart]

It's been a while since we've had a voice like this on the scene.

[@hazeleyes90069]

I'm really feeling Jose James music, this brother is the real deal

[@anndane3393]

Very gifted....singer , Jose James

[@anndane3393]

Funny moment when Kris Bowers comes in as Taku Karoda is about to solo on trumpet!

[@richardbyford867]

Wow.. could listen to Solomon Dorsey lay solo bass all day! What a dude.. talented band.

[@marcinprasal]

Wow..what a performance....

[@marcinprasal]

Jose is doing great job but his musicians are mind blowing too.... a bottle of good red wine and live performance as such is my kinda night out..........

[@emeryrushmo]

Revisiting the GREATEST Piano Trumpet Mishap EVER! It turned out to be very WELL AND GOOD!

[@MrBongoagogo]

Right on man gill scott heron's vocals live on✌

[@81uhuru]

No doubt the band is on fire! The bassist this man brings it home and what a voice man. A drum solo would have been a treat...

[@66emann]

it was all A GOOD THINGS 😆😊😎😎😎

[@yguinhocdm]

I think the drum guy is a solo himself hahaha. I mean, look at him... He answers the question "do you feel" by drumming the feeling

[@lynettejames7576]

Saw them perform LIVE at the DelMonte SpeakEasy. By far the HOTTEST song of the night!!! Pure genius!!

[@kimsimmons2757]

So happy a friend introduced me to Jose James…this video is my favorite and can listen over and over

[@kickzo]

the floor is wet with dreams

[@umdiscodevinil]

Nate Smith and Takuya Kuroda playing together? WOW!

[@luram3118]

Well... after they recorded Kurodas album "Rising Son" together it seems possible that they even play live sessions. :D

[@Moonblue54]

Can't say a word...just shaking my head and waving my hand!

[@thudthedestroyer515]

What a truly unique voice! He has a sound like no one else!

[@Smoothways]

hate to disagree and he is great but unique? You heard of Bilal?!

[@thudthedestroyer515]

Axel Baumgarten I like Bilal! Bilal voice is at a higher register and he has a style that is contemporary R&B, where Jose James is more of the old of a main stream jazz talent. I like Bilal, but I think they are very different in many respects so for me, they are not comparable.

[@daveedaudel313]

I hear a little Gil Scott-Heron in there too

[@thudthedestroyer515]

As a beat poet he was the king. I love the vibrato of GSH voice. I agree with you. The voice adds credulity to the lyrics and adds an extreme emotional dimension!

[@hantyaa]

The pianist would have deserved a best sound instrument .... but what a enjoyment cession ! And what about trumpeter ?! Jose James knows how to surround himself, giving us a final scat, worthy of an Al Jarreau Thank You So Much !!!!

[@underdog39]

Moves me in ways.......I just can't describe, being the music lover that I am. I hear everything going on in this song. Outstanding 💯

[@mizpahboy7513]

Once in a great while a singer will emerge from the ashes of yesterdays legends endowed with the spirit and talent of a Holiday or Vaughan or a Etta that will stop you dead in your tracks an make you say OMG! Jose James is just such a talent. An incredibly gifted singer with the voice and poise of old time jazz greats who could take a song and make it their own and even though you may have heard that same song a hundred times before when James sings it, it's like something completely new and unheard. Raw, earthy, sensual are just some of the terms that come to mind when he sings. Whatever you say of him... he's extraordinarily brilliant. Nice upload.

[@sambrockington2807]

Smoothest man in music right now

[@rhythmyoursoul]

One of My Favourite and perhaps the Best of my favourite Artists, this is REAL Rhythm and Soul, and my name is Rhythmyoursoul. José, I really thank you for all your Great performances till now!!!!

[@alruslan405]

damn!! how to like this a hundred times

[@rdkdavis8672]

I'm really digging this man and his voice...why didn't I know about him before...just was introduced to him...in a new fan of his...you go Jose James!

[@h.j.w2783]

6:05, dunno why but that was my favourite part of the piano solo, that was one smooth af cadence.

[@CherylJ7501]

My Daughter just turned me on to this artist... All I can say is WoW!!! Love seeing the greatest at work. WoW

[@josephdtrafford]

amazing vibes... you can hear everything from d'angelo to gil scott in this. real music

[@hamiltonjeffriesluisafelix5563]

2021 and still got it feeling

[@jd6760]

i love him!

[@daR2daO2daZ]

The epitome of musicianship ... PRIMO! 👌🏾

[@siphepheloful]

Apart from an incredible ear, it takes incredible voice control and intonation to scat the line of your bass solo Perfectly...damn these guys are seriously on another level

[@ComellaParker]

Yes, yes, and YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kitty2pat]

Damn...what a line-up !

[@katecallahan7548]

The pianist is Kris Bowers....Juilliard ...winner of the Thelonious Monk jazz comp in 2011...~

[@zed9zed]

That piano solo was an experience!

[@menilmontant]

Wonderful

[@funkman0811]

That's got to be the best sounding upright piano I ever heard and the pianist is spectacular as in Nate smith on drums Damn his dynamics articulation musicality is so sensational being a Drummer myself 55 years He is the quindisential drummer Oh Hell everyone of these cats are Monsters

[@Youdidnthearme]

Jose is a beast 👍🏼

[@Khaunikhaun]

Speechless...they are so Nasty! I LUV it!!

[@emilijabalic9653]

Beautiful!!!

[@stanleyambrose849]

Ils sont si bon si bon!

[@Smoothways]

Piano, Drums and bass are something else!!!!

[@ta5393]

Love this song. So glad I got to see him live! Stellar performance! If you like what you hear now, it is even better live! Go see him live when you get the chance :)

[@t.c.9838]

T A yeah man. I saw him at SF jazz. Dope show.

[@leahinparadise]

man, the band supporting Jose is tight, so smooth !!!

[@scotthinojos6652]

megajames3000, that bass player's name is Solomon (I didn't catch his last name), and he's very cool. All these guys are just on a different plane... just incredible.

[@PeekaPeep]

At times, it's like he's straight channeling Gil Scott-Heron through that voice (O_O)!!! Yeah, this brotha's talented for sure and his band ain't slouches either... ;-)

[@monicasuzette]

Yes..i hear Gil Scott Heron as well

[@Malincila]

18 minutes of pure bliss!

[@KentBey]

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maggiemead3241]

Wow!! I can listen to you Jose and your musicians all day...stunning!!!

[@JRZGRL55]

hadn't heard of Jose before tonight. He was on NPR World Cafe. This is great music! I'm a fan.

[@april7643]

Thank you for recording and making this available to all of us. Jose and this band , are spreading the love.

[@mariliasilvaneves5002]

Fodásticos músicos!!!

[@franciscamartinezvaldes3111]

i like that guy

[@DennisDeMille]

Such an inspiration. Makes me want to get in the studio right now!!

[@bluemanzanita]

Superb musicians. Thank you gentleman. And, please, schedule a trip back to Minneapolis as soon as you can...

[@OLJONAT]

sa fait du bien du bien, merci pour se rayon de soleil!

[@christinebouyere952]

Un moment magique !!!!! Merci

[@bluesilkdesigns]

Aw thanks! I'll look him up

[@sastrid23]

I cant wait to see these amazing guys in Oslo, Norway 29.Apr!!!! You are sooo welcome❤👏🏽🎶

[@alexisgabrielle8393]

Love your voice.i love the video Lovely Day

[@teju78]

love this song… just perfect voice with wonderful musicians. A taste of heaven.

[@sidneylelli8219]

José é Ótimo adoro o vocal ,os músicos são maravilhosos.

[@christinaberg2207]

Goosebumps everywhere!

[@bettyboop1997]

MAGNIFIQUE ET HUMMMMMMMMMMMM

[@sorayasajous7336]

Super soulful much love to this group

[@christinebouyere952]

Il est génial !!!!!!! Superbe voix, extraordianires musiciens ....Un délice pour les oreilles et les yeux.

[@TheNewyork95]

I'm in love once again!!

[@Thefunkymaacak]

Génial

[@louisegoodes-take5physio292]

Love it, love it, love it

[@MissLeeGuimaraes]

Takuya Kuroda, you mean!! they all rock!!

[@fannycohen7882]

Encore et toujours du bon son !

[@MISSCOOKIE41]

EPIC! STYLINGS OF #JoseJames MUSIC 🎵❤️

[@yveslaos]

di da dou dou da, do you feel my love? voila un band fort sympathique!

[@bettyboop1997]

18 mn de bonheur

[@Sketchysketches16]

Nice trombone solo!

[@lalizsd]

love his voice!!

[@RCGB31]

Great vibes...and great laughter !

[@murielfoster9534]

3:41 Bebe Jose, jajaja, your smile is beautiful!! Congratulations to the band! Awesome

[@rockgin6099]

Super cool!!

[@Dan1el1805]

good feelings with this music! thank you!

[@moukaouame]

J'adore cette voie magnifique...

[@rayne182]

Wow, I expected something completly different. Great voice!

[@thabangmolefe152]

stilli sampane such good music 👌🔥

[@monicap7229]

Maravilloso... es la canción del sentir y el sentimiento convertido música... la respiración mirando la imensidad del universo en las estrellas...

[@czrfg2]

Finally he is coming to the Detroit area. Check it out

[@camoaful]

Estoy absolutamente cautivada!! Qué sentimiento!!

[@mbalanardlanard180]

grande jose j

[@d1rck]

Beautiful...

[@warrenmorris8607]

Real nice - Real smooth.

[@elausar2159]

SO CLASSIC !! LOVE THE INSTRUMENTALS

[@gutierrezcaxias]

so smooth...so good!!!

[@GreekDonkey]

The Bass player is fucking awesome!

[@RebeccaWorldtraveler]

So Cool!!!!! Thanks for sharing.