Bobby Caldwell

As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earned him many accolades. 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 70 artists. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales and 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 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 is afforded 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.

Major motion picture and television credits have brought Bobby's music to broader audiences. 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.

Bobby's latest release is the second in the Anthology series and is entitled Time & Again. Encompassing Bobby's hits that were made popular by other artists as well as two brand new songs, Time & Again is a strong album that will prove to be an excellent addition to Bobby's discography. Bobby will continue his work on another album of all new, originally written smooth jazz/urban material that will be released in 2005.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Memphis and Miami, Bobby came from a show business family. His mother and father both sang and were the hosts of one of the first musical variety programs on television, "Suppertime." Bobby grew up listening to show tunes, the music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, as well as songs that featured the arrangements of Billy May, Don Costa, and Nelson Riddle. These early influences are prevalent in Bobby's singing and songwriting.

With a fan base that dates from his first hits "What You Won't Do For Love," "Next Time I Fall," and "Heart Of Mine," to new fans that discovered him through 1998's 20 year anthology collection of his hits entitled Timeline, Bobby appeals to a very large and diverse crowd. R&B fans of his earlier "blue-eyed soul" chart toppers, youngsters who listen to urban rap, and older fans of the classic song stylists are in agreement that whatever Bobby Caldwell sings, be it thoroughly heart-rending, brimming with swaggering confidence, or potently sensual, his superb vocal mastery solidifies his position of pre-eminence amongst his contemporaries.