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Bobby Caldwell

From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B and standards singer/songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one of the most respected members of the music industry.

Bobby Caldwell's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability to entertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoys a feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as Frank Sinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back" in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from his loyal fans.
Bobby has been featured on The CBS Second Cup Café, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BET Jazz Central, and has made numerous national and local network appearances.

As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earned accolades far and wide. His songwriting skills have earned hits not only for himself, but also for well-known artists like Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and Al Jarreau.

Bobby's timeless classic, "What You Won't Do For Love" has been recorded and sampled by more than 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. All combined, Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, while artists as diverse as Tupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, Vanessa Williams and Notorious B.I.G. have all paid tribute to the blue-eyed singer in the slouch hat. Bobby’s classic song was sung by Elliot Yamin during the final 3 round of American Idol 2006. 

Major motion picture and television credits have brought Bobby's music to even broader audiences. His original composition, "The Girl I Dream About" was included in Hillary Duff's film, "The Perfect Man", and in Charlie Matthau’s film, “Her Minor Thing” and in “Simone”, starring Al Pacino. Previously, his rendition of "Beyond The Sea" was selected by actor/director Joe Mantegna as the opening theme for his directorial debut "Lakeboat." The song fit so well with the movie that Mantegna commissioned Bobby to compose an original piece, "(Oh Boy!) You've Got It Made," as the closing theme. "Beyond The Sea," along with "All The Way" and "The Girl I Dream About" are also featured in the motion picture "My First Mister" starring Albert Brooks and directed by Christine Lahti. "I've Got The World On A String" was used in "Hearts In Atlantis" starring Anthony Hopkins. "Luck Be A Lady" is the featured track in the movie "The Cooler," starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Paul Sorvino.

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Deblaze and Associates Adds Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur as Clients

Deblaze and Associates Adds Bobby Caldwell, Diane Schuur as Clients

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

The St. Louis-based public relations firm DeBlaze and Associates announced that it has added two new clients: singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Caldwell (pictured) and singer/pianist Diane Schuur.Caldwell first gained fame with his 1978 hit single “What You Won't Do for Love" and since has released more than a dozen albums. He enjoys continued popularity among smooth jazz fans in the USA, has been sampled frequently by hip-hop producers for more than 20 years, and also has gained ...

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Valentine's Day Weekend features Bobby Caldwell at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Valentine's Day Weekend features Bobby Caldwell at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Source: All About Jazz

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - January 11, 2005 - Smooth jazz vocalist Bobby Caldwell takes center stage this Valentine's Day weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with two extraordinary live performances in the resort's Ballroom on Sunday, Feb. 13. The concerts are a highlight of the most romantic holiday of the year at the AAA Five Diamond seaside spa and golf resort, which offers an array of culinary offerings and overnight packages with the themes of chocolate and jazz ...

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