Bob James: Tiny Desk Concert

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Bobby Carter | May 27, 2024
Bob James' Tiny Desk concert is a manifestation of freedom and collaboration. "I have youth represented here," he says before introducing his band. "I don't have that myself, but I can hire it." The joke is tinged with a certain degree of truth. Still, curiosity and openness fuel his fresh spirit and keep his fanbase wide-ranging. The jazz pianist, composer and producer took his opportunity at the Desk to highlight his iconic discography, spanning over five decades.
Quincy Jones discovered Bob James in the 1960s and signed him to a record deal. He then arranged for other jazz greats like Sarah Vaughan and Grover Washington Jr. before releasing his album One in 1974. That album featured "Feel Like Making Love" and "Nautilus," one of the most sampled records in hip-hop. While James has released dozens of projects with his contemporaries, hip-hop has been the bridge to younger generations.
Before the new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli - seriously, they mapped it out and tried it once before we hit record - James played other highlights from his catalog including "Westchester Lady," "Angela (Theme from Taxi)," and "The Secret Drawer" from his Grammy-nominated album, Jazz Hands.
SET LIST
"The Secret Drawer"
"Westchester Lady"
"Angela (Theme from Taxi)"
"Nautilus (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli)"
MUSICIANS
Bob James: piano
James Adkins: drums
Michael Palazzolo: bass
Andrey Chmut: saxophone
DJ Jazzy Jeff: DJ
Talib Kweli: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Michael Zamora
Audio Engineer: Carleigh Strange
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #bobjames

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@GoADHDGo Ай бұрын

Even if you’ve never heard of Bob James, you’ve heard Bob James.

@dezsokosa9182 Ай бұрын

...top comment!!!

@mceasermcmc Ай бұрын

FACCCCCCCTSS

@artiecrisp9348 Ай бұрын

PERFECT COMMENT

@tonywiggs1139 Ай бұрын

Facts!!!!

@josaczyn Ай бұрын

I feel so old right now! Brings me right back!

@OrganicGreens Ай бұрын

That bass player is nuts.

@weedanwine Ай бұрын

He is sick, there's a really nice session recorded a few years ago with Bob, Michael Palazzolo and another drummer where you get to hear Micheal solo more.

@RobertSlover Ай бұрын

dentists office music? zzzzzzzzz.......

@cooldebt Ай бұрын

@@weedanwine The recordings with Billy Kilson? That's when I first noticed Michael's great bass.

@cooldebt Ай бұрын

@@RobertSlover If my dentist played music like this, I would have gone more often! The rhythm section is great! Anyway, playing at this level, 'even' smooth jazz, takes a fair bit of musical talent so I for one won't be sleeping through it!

@RobertSlover Ай бұрын

@@cooldebt smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

@jackieclark8253 Ай бұрын

Bob is STILL the man...even at 84 yrs old! I was bless to play with him back in 2019 with Kirk Whalum.Somuch fun on that show, and Bob was bringing it that night...definitely made me play better than I had in a long time!!! I love that brother!!!!! This bassist is BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!! The whole band actually!! Great job!

@mixedvisions360 Ай бұрын

Peace fam. I appreciate your confession.

@francescodefendi3201 Ай бұрын

84 years old! Legendary… Great gig guys!

@stevenbyrd2188 Ай бұрын

What I love about Bob James is that he plays with both jazz legends and young, talented musicians.

@popgrubbs 25 күн бұрын

Matheny does the same thing, but he is a bit discriminating to play with young geniuses.

@LawrenceRoss1906 Ай бұрын

A whole bunch of classic hip hop doesn't exist without Bob James.

@dr.robertbennett3452 Ай бұрын

I'm a 80s, 90s hip hop head and you are 💯💯💯

@williedynamyte 26 күн бұрын

Amen to that

@brandenmoore8813 26 күн бұрын

And modern hip hop the drums in the first track sounds a lot like "silhouette" by little simz

@lonca_47 Ай бұрын

Drummer is insanely tight 🤯

@koolielakool3108 Ай бұрын

James Adkins

@flopasen Ай бұрын

whole crew is tight!

@jazzsmith5187 Ай бұрын

1fuckinghundred

@ohdontchaknow Ай бұрын

And seemingly racist Bob doesn't really care ☹️

@TheJDoyle42 Ай бұрын

@@ohdontchaknow I noticed that the drummers introduction by Bob was quite weaker and different than the others....hopefully just a coincidence though Bob doesn't seem racist

@ReinventingMarcClarke Ай бұрын

Man, this snuck me…My Late Mother always played Bob and as I was jammin’ I started crying thinking about her and the passing of David Sanborn…this music was my childhood and my Mom…the power of music & memories is amazing❤

@znayJ Ай бұрын

My Mother loved David Sanborn

@luminous_luke Ай бұрын

may she and mr Sanborn rest in peace. bless you

@JayEm74 Ай бұрын

❤

@Citizenesse8 Ай бұрын

David Sanborn's passing slayed me quite a bit. My dad and I would listen to him, Bob James, and so many others. My dad has been gone for 3 years now. This ensemble is so good.

@dimp10 Ай бұрын

Same. My mom LOVED Bob James and I grew up listening to all of his albums! I love Jazz as an adult and my teenage kids appreciate it as well. Thanks, Mom and Bob James!

@jeremyraglin8170 Ай бұрын

Bob James is a perfect example of how people can keep doing what they are passionate about. 👍

@myst3gaming Ай бұрын

Bob James and David Sanborn gave us Maputo...we will never forget ❤

@ThePecanTan Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for mentioning. I'd only heard Marcus Miller's version, now I have to look theirs up.

@gazz2863 Ай бұрын

This!

@kendrairvin8350 Ай бұрын

Yeeessss!!

@antonioarnaldotomemuluanaj2147 Ай бұрын

You've got good taste in music my brother

@MrNewktrane Ай бұрын

@@ThePecanTanDefinitely worth the lookup. But when you do, check out the bassist on that version- who also composed that track & produced the classic " Double Vision" album.

@ConMdeMarcelo Ай бұрын

84 years old, doing what he loves, open to learn and evolve. WOW!!! Bob James 🔝🔝🔝

@AndersTornqvistsvedbergh 16 күн бұрын

I just got 60. Seeing Bob is a huge inspiration for me to keep on and do more stuff

@chucky36 Ай бұрын

Tiny Desk DOES NOT MISS!!!!!! The collaboration we all needed!

@Gjermund-Sivertsen Ай бұрын

Great to see how jazz can be played no matter how old you get. Bob James is a legend... with humor... desk job

@bobjimbobjim9006 Ай бұрын

Great to see bob james still killing it ❤. What a legend

@farshimelt Ай бұрын

he was a more interesting player when he came out of college. Before the era of samooth jass and cartoon songs for simple folk.

@angiephillips1708 Ай бұрын

Yesss! The last track was DOPE! I'm here for All of it! ❤❤❤

@RobertSlover Ай бұрын

dentists office music? zzzzzzzzz.......

@anthonytaylor7928 Ай бұрын

Still? He never went anywhere

@anthonytaylor7928 Ай бұрын

@@RobertSloverthen why a lot rappers and hip hop sample his music

@pambailey7149 Ай бұрын

Bob James and Earl Klugh ....priceless... thanks for the music!

@jlv3x Ай бұрын

The number of hip hop classics the sample his music is enormous, this is just more proof that great music and musicians are timeless and always live on!!!

@anthonym612 Ай бұрын

Bob is KILLING it at 85!

@freshdew4153 Ай бұрын

He’s amazing - and so are his musicians. Seeing this reminds me of David Sanborn (R.I.P)

@demondbrown206 Ай бұрын

Thank you Bob James for being a major part of and excepting hip hop

@bigikesmalls Ай бұрын

What a solid set! It is cool Mr. James embraced hip hop and understands how he inspired a new generation of musicians.

@zmedia6720 Ай бұрын

THIS is what music is about. this is what NYC feels like to me, also.

@zacharyfeinstein271 Ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of playing drums on a gig with this man a couple of weeks ago. Such a kind soul and incredible musician :)

@HelloLomah Ай бұрын

Great thing and amazona im a sax player and I do apréciate this job

@katiejosmith246 Ай бұрын

I was living in Atlanta, Ga in the ‘80’s, and discovered Smooth Jazz on the radio. One of my favorite songs was Maputo and it still is today after all these years! Thank you for composing it as this masterpiece led me to listen to other fine musicians like Dave Sanborn and Paul Hardcastle.❤❤❤

@bobbydunston7340 Ай бұрын

Yes. Maputo - RIP David Sanborn!

@teodosionzualo7439 Ай бұрын

A big loss, Rip David Sanborn. Maputo, the city of acacias, also cries.

@joel2421 Ай бұрын

That’s my jam too! Love, love that bass line.

@RobertSlover Ай бұрын

smooth jazz isnt jazz man!

@BrianGreen-vo7hq Ай бұрын

Let me guess, 91.9 Hot Ice in the afternoon. He played some of the smoothest and funkiest jazz in the ATL.

@KSJ91 Ай бұрын

What real music sounds like young people. Instruments 💯

@kenblecha8840 Ай бұрын

Young and old, near and far. Just proves we can all work TOGETHER.

@alessandrograldi4334 Ай бұрын

WOW! Mr. Bob James in person playing in a desk with young talented musicians! what a pleasure! 🤩

@tomiprice2022 Ай бұрын

I love Bob James...been a fan since the '70s!

@znayJ Ай бұрын

My late favorite cousin introduced me to Bob James, and David Sanborn back ⬅️ in the 70s, Rest Easy David Sanborn 🕊🎷

@CherrieMcKenzie 19 күн бұрын

Bob James is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! So glad to see (and hear) that he has not lost "it". Every now and then I pull out one of his albums and just glide...

@manb4war Ай бұрын

Truly a privilege to see the great Bob James on TinyDesk, he should've gotten two hours, just because.

@Christian_neosoul Ай бұрын

This might be my favourite Tiny Desk to date

@nidhavellir 22 күн бұрын

Likewise

@deaundrethomas9792 23 күн бұрын

The best tiny desk ever!!! Bob James is the G.O.A.T!!!!

@jarvismenezes7951 Ай бұрын

Great to see Bob James at 84 still killing it, Absolute legend.

@RDavis-ps8ns Ай бұрын

I've been listening to Bob James for over 40 years. It's great to see him still in the game. I also love his collaboration with Fourplay and infusing Hip Hop. ❤

@dr.robertbennett3452 Ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@markhammer643 Ай бұрын

I hope I can be as sprightly and have as much funk as Bob James when I hit 84. What a lovely mini-concert!

@chisoulution6412 Ай бұрын

Yo guys get all my respect for having such a diverse string of artists!

@mikex4941 Ай бұрын

Loved Bob's work with Fourplay. Great to still see him kicking!

@bogdanchekerenda6691 Ай бұрын

I was having Bob James at my home in Kyiv for the thanksgiving dinner in 2019! it was unforgettable!))

@AndreiBerezin Ай бұрын

Врёшь как дышишь

@agrichmusic Ай бұрын

@@AndreiBerezinо, здарова русич

@agrichmusic Ай бұрын

И я это помню) только я играл )

@agrichmusic Ай бұрын

@@AndreiBerezinкто ты такой вообще?

@stephanieg460 Ай бұрын

I'm an 80's Baby so throughout my life Hip Hop samples have taught me so many great jazz classics in a backwards ways without understanding I was gaining a deep appreciation for legendary artists like Mr. Bob James! So seeing this acknowledgement between these multi generational lovers of music is wonderful to witness! Thank you all for coming together to show the power of music! 🎵🚕😉🎼🥰✌🏾🙏🏾💜🫂

@mississippijohnfahey7175 Ай бұрын

That's exactly why sampling needs to be compulsory like doing a cover! Hip hop teaches young people about old music they probably would have never known otherwise. I'm all for the OG artist getting paid, but no reason why it should cost tens of thousands to sample 10 seconds when you are an unsigned artist with like a thousand streams. Let sons learn their fathers' music! That's how culture forms ✌️

@YURI-hr6wo Ай бұрын

ここでBob Jamesのパフォーマンスが見れるなんて‼️ ありがとう❤

@Citizenesse8 Ай бұрын

Bob James is legendary and this is so freaking awesome. It really makes me miss David Sanborn.

@waynefoote3781 Ай бұрын

Mr. James.....This proves that you are the Leader of HIP! By joining this incredible forum that you one of leading pioneers, truly deserve to showcase............Thank you for an incredible performance Dear Sir!

@o.g.tommye7580 Ай бұрын

Thank you Tiny desk! This is a dream come true to see the great Bob James and a Hip Hop Dj and MC share the stage I mean office God bless you all and God bless all the blues and jazz musicians. Thank you 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾✌🏾👑

@jobonoyeah Ай бұрын

not just any MC, its Talib Kweli!

@privateprivate1647 Ай бұрын

Amazing collection of musicians. That sax player is ridiculously great at phrasing. Hope he gets more gigs and a studio contract in the west.

@angelapleasants8285 Ай бұрын

What a joy to see different generations coming together and making music...how cool... ...😎 🎶😁❣️

@seanfoudy8829 Ай бұрын

This made my day! ❤ Witnessing generations unite in a fusion of jazz and hip hop, where samples come alive in the hands of the old and young, is pure joy.

@sallysson Ай бұрын

I was first introduce to Bob James through the Double Vision album with David Sanborn (RIP 7/30/45-5/12/24) Then I found out he did the theme song from Taxi. Amazing that he is still playing at this level. True fan, here!

@dr.robertbennett3452 Ай бұрын

Same!

@reinouddelporte911 Ай бұрын

What a great way to discover Bob James. Turns out I knew some of his music already trough Hip Hop samples. But now I can't stop listening to the original tracks. I've always loved jazz, but never knew I loved it so much until I discovered Bob James... Thank you.

@zislec Ай бұрын

The legendary Bob James, everybody. 👏🏾😌

@andersingram Ай бұрын

Shout out to the band too! Amazing musicians.

@MyMelanin Ай бұрын

Jazz and hip hop ☺️

@lynnettereede6887 Ай бұрын

Jip Jop!

@Makeoversby 26 күн бұрын

Wonderful collaboration. Yes, I like this. Yes! Yes! Yes! I like this. This is a beautiful blend. Everyone did a great job!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@anderseno1659 Ай бұрын

Thank you Bob. For all your music and this performance.

@hamilton7274 Ай бұрын

We can't say it enough . Legend! 🎉

@nickgreen7646 Ай бұрын

NAUTILUS is a legendary song. That s my favorite Bob James Jam!

@Blackbutterfly9799 Ай бұрын

What an awesome and great experience to witness on Tiny Desk Concerts! The Maestro...the Grand Wizard on Keys 🎹 🎼🎵🎶 Mr Bob James. The only thing I wish more....is if we could have had more time to enjoy this one beautiful and awesome performance. 'Angela..." forever! 🎼🎵🎹🎶 Thank you NPR! *Blackbutterfly Lounge*

@pasquelross1709 Ай бұрын

Cool is my favorite Bob James Album! I love him with Earl Kulgh too!

@garytaylor8344 Ай бұрын

The album with Kirk Whalum " Joined At The Hip" is fire!

@nazb33 Ай бұрын

Back in the 70s, I'd watch Taxi only for the theme. That was one of the first 7" singles I acquired, even though I didn't have a record player. It was a whole ten years before my folks purchased one and that 45 stayed on the platter. Hearing this today is like a time machine taking me back to better times. Thank you Bob and crew

@gregarnold1696 Ай бұрын

Bob was my introduction to jazz this where it started!!!! Enjoy your life EVERYONE

@travisbarney3591 Ай бұрын

Wow - I want to be like Bob James when I'm 84 - really funny and playing great! He's really been in a resurgence lately with numerous "career reflection" type interviews; but it's even better to see that he's still PLAYING strong AND that he's embracing these younger musicians (who could be his grandkids) by surrounding himself with them.

@kevindigo22 Ай бұрын

Wow!! Not something I expected to see on TDC, what a great surprise and treat. Been listening to Bob James for years in the many incarnations he has appeared in over the years as a studio musician on others albums.

@donnacollins8331 Ай бұрын

It must be such an honor to play with Mr. James. The guys he picked for this are all outstanding musicians. This is such a treat!!❤❤❤

@We_About_That_Life Ай бұрын

Been listening to Bob from day 1 he’s a 🐐. 🔥🔥🔥

@farshimelt Ай бұрын

Day one would have been in the late 50s.

@We_About_That_Life Ай бұрын

@@farshimelt I meant in the sense of being a huge fan of Bob, Jazz and also being someone who also plays myself I am very much aware of his longevity and no I wasn’t around then my dad was but I still appreciate his greatness.

@hellodavidryan Ай бұрын

The most sampled composer and producer on the planet. Legend. Happy that his cut of my band’s royalty payments are going to such a creative force 🎉 PS: loved the Nautilus cameos! Bob you are wonderful. Thank you for this performance.

@anthonytaylor7928 Ай бұрын

He's not the most but a lot of music has been sampled the most might go to james Brown

@ekoiriyanto6991 Ай бұрын

It's about time tiny desk... One of my smooth jazz hero. I grew up listen to bob james and bunch of other guys in 1990 and happened to like jazz along the way.

@rafaelferrer1 Ай бұрын

Amazing Bob James 👌🏾🎵🎶🎹🎸👏🏾🥁 Thank You Music with the Heart ❤ 🎶

@genisescribanodominguez9003 Ай бұрын

This is gold !!! Wow what a nice surprise in the last song . Love it ❤ I saw Bob and his trio in Blue note ,was a dream come true, I'm from Spain . Thanks for this and also for all the amazing job you did with other amazings tiny desk concerts . Thanks 🙏

@mimowaiyaki2655 Ай бұрын

Bob James, you are a wonder!!! 👌🏾

@stylebykatb.5661 Ай бұрын

What an awesome Tiny Desk! I love that Mr James is so open to collaborate with hip hop artists! Wonderful Tiny Desk, yall been on fire lately 🔥

@dr.robertbennett3452 Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@SongmanKK Ай бұрын

Stupendous, that rhythm section is nuts, Bob James playing is class personified, and the sax delivering real jazz.

@ricotubbs1 Ай бұрын

Love the fact he seems to always find a way to keep his music fresh and hip. And at 84 years young, he's mellowed some, but still has the love for playing and performing. Keep bring us your great music.

@itsbrandonboyd Ай бұрын

Wow! Bob James! They really are killing it on the Tiny Desk. And he played Angela, too! Good music.

@donaldlhudson Ай бұрын

Love, love, love Bob James and his accomplices! Been a big fan since the 70's and haven't stopped listening. Thank you Bob for your beautiful music! So meaningful to me.

@FedericoLuongo Ай бұрын

85 years Old and He play Jazz, Hip Hop, and all the MUSIC!

@jessearries5113 Ай бұрын

Tiny Desk: Bob James... Me: clicks LIKE Me: press play & love it A true great! Thank you Bob 🙏

@instantjollof Ай бұрын

lol that’s crazy that’s literally my order of actions

@fullyful Ай бұрын

Same here!!!

@cameronhampton1315 Ай бұрын

Pretty much.

@michaelmaysjr.3228 Ай бұрын

I followed all u guys, and HIT that " LIKE " button. Been a fan over 25 years.

@johnsrabe Ай бұрын

Angela is such a lovely gentle song, filled with humanity.

@davidvallone1476 10 күн бұрын

Heck Yeah!! legend .. And Wrote the theme song Angela to Taxi. 84 yrs young. Music and arts in general keep you young.

@kamsteele Ай бұрын

Bob James is a baaaaaaad man. I have been listening to his music for about 50 years now and he never disappoints.

@Avery_4272 Ай бұрын

Superb!! Bob James, you are so cool and your musicianship and playing are so inspiring. And thank you to the other superb artists who joined James here, and to NPR/TD Concerts.

@Bluebird_isnearby Ай бұрын

Love you Bob James. I started listening your music when i was 15years old, Now i'm 32 year. It's thankful that you are with us until now!

@ccats6980 Ай бұрын

My favourite ❤… I love Bob James and my band Fourplay!! Been listening to him since childhood…

@Bashanvibe Ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing a living jazz legend to NPR!!! This man is one of my influences on jazz music as a piano player and composer!!!

@24688868 Ай бұрын

That just Cleanse my soul. And that felt like 3mins

@TracyZellars Ай бұрын

One of the Jazz Masters!!!👑👌🏾💯

@rickjensen2645 Ай бұрын

Bob James...The GOAT! Thank you Tiny Desk for having this master on your channel

@kennyray116C Ай бұрын

Top 5 Tiny Desk! Bob James is a BOSS.

@evelynap9728 Ай бұрын

WOW just WOW We are getting grooving old together. The Band is just fantastic. Great musicians. HIP Music. TY. I love to listen to him speaking to us too 💋 Just beautiful !!!

@rosaray6618 Ай бұрын

This is so great! I was raised hearing my parents play Bob James, only to grow up into hip hip and continue to hear him in a new way. What a wonderful way to honor him while he is here to see it!

@blazehauser1432 Ай бұрын

So happy to hear Bob James still making great music. He made me fall in the love with the sound of the Rhodes as a kid and it has stuck with me since.

@DavidHaile_profile Ай бұрын

Loving it! This is one of my favorite tiny desk sessions ever.

@jbakos Ай бұрын

Big Shout Out from Hungary!!!!❤🎉😊😊😊

@michaelheinz3954 Ай бұрын

This is a downright sensational Tiny Desk Concert. Thank you so much for bringing theses guys up.

@extramisc_etc 26 күн бұрын

What a bright and articulate man. Im 24 now, if Im anything like Bob 60 years from now, I think it would have been a life worth living.

@user-hv6jl9br5h Ай бұрын

존경합니다 어르신 건강하시죠 좋은 음악 오랫동안 들려주셔서 감사하고 앞으로도 계속 들려 주십시요

@skkoh7363 Ай бұрын

반갑습니다.. 저양반 연세가 아마 85세일 겁니다.. 97년 쯤 예술의전당에서 딸내미 힐러리가 아빠반주에 맞춰 아리랑 불렀던 기억이 납니다..

@user-hv6jl9br5h Ай бұрын

@@skkoh7363 글게요 참 대가의 삶을 몸소 보여주시는 분이죠

@jazzpairing Ай бұрын

이번 연주 ㅠㅠㅠ 그래서 더 감동적이에요...

@uptheredoniworld 6 күн бұрын

존경, 감사...오래오래 음악활동해주시길 ㅜㅜ

@larryconway4124 Ай бұрын

Angela was my gateway drug to exploring different genres of music. My eternal thanks to Mr. James for still challenging my ears and brain many decades later!

@incredible0ne Ай бұрын

LONG LIVE BOB JAMES!!

@martagonzalezmtz.8920 2 күн бұрын

Bob just love your music OMG Angels in your hands Greetings from Mexico ❤

@BestFitSquareChannel Ай бұрын

🌞🤸🏽‍♂️🫶🏼🎹🎶🙌🏼🖖🏽✌🏼 Fantastic set!!! Stellar performance, ensemble! Drummer/percussionist magnificent!

@maxvideoz2 Ай бұрын

Soooo goood !!!!

@alexandredoyen8227 Ай бұрын

Hip hop has created unimaginable wealth for this man

@davidmorales55 Ай бұрын

or did Bob James create unimaginable wealth for hip hop? What came first??

@RoninAliNowOn Ай бұрын

@davidmorales55 You can see it that way on a whole...but a lot of acts lost a lot of money from sample clearances!

@alexandredoyen8227 Ай бұрын

@@davidmorales55 I'm happy for him he deserves it 100%! Many of the older jazz musicians are completely unknown and die in obscurity. I'm just making a point regarding the influence of hiphop.

@Jeff_____ Ай бұрын

@@RoninAliNowOnspent a lot of money to license someone's music to make their own amazing music with it. It isn't a loss it's a financial collaboration.