Search - Jose James, Jef Neve :: For All We Know

"A labor of love" is how José James describes his May 11, 2010, release For All We Know, his first American release and his first for the Impulse! label. A collaboration between James and noted Belgian pianist Jef Neve, the album finds the charismatic young singer applying his warm, rich baritone to a sterling assortment of jazz standards, including "Tenderly," "Body and Soul" and George and Ira Gershwin's "Embraceable You." All but one of For All We Know's songs was recorded in one informal six-hour session at Galaxy Studios in Mol, Belgium, with no producer, no overdubs and no retakes. While For All We Know presents José James as a masterful vocal interpreter, the artist's resume encompasses an impressive variety of musical experiences. After moving to New York to attend the New School's prestigious jazz program, he studied with instrumental legends Junior Mance and Chico Hamilton. James' growing notoriety led to collaborations with a wide assortment of jazz, club and hip-hop acts, including Basement Jaxx, Nicola Conte, Jazzanova, Flying Lotus and Christian McBride. Having already won the hearts of international audiences, José James is enthusiastic about the opportunity to make a splash in his home country. "It's so exciting, and it's a huge honor to be on Impulse; it's Trane's house. I'm very proud of this record, and I love being able to give back to the music that nurtured me."