: ''For the state of mind see Hypnosis.''

Hypnotic (also called soporific) drugs are a class of psychoactives whose primary function is to induce sleep and to be used in the treatment of insomnia and in surgical anesthesia. When used in anesthesia to produce and maintain unconsciousness, "sleep" is metaphorical and there are no regular sleep stages or cyclical natural states; patients rarely recover from anesthesia feeling refreshed and with renewed energy. Because drugs in this class generally produce dose-dependent effects, ranging from anxiolysis to production of unconsciousness, they are often referred to collectively as sedative-hypnotic drugs. Hypnotic drugs are regularly prescribed for insomnia and other sleep disorders, with over 95% of insomnia patients being prescribed hypnotics in some countries. Many hypnotic drugs are habit-forming and, due to a large number of factors known to disturb the human sleep pattern, a physician may instead recommend alternative sleeping patterns, sleep hygiene, and, exercise, before prescribing medication for sleep. Hypnotic medication when prescribed should be used for the shortest period of time possible.

The benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic medications also have a number of side effects such as daytime fatigue, motor vehicle crashes, cognitive impairments, and falls and fractures. In children, prescribing hypnotics is not yet acceptable unless if used to treat night terrors or somnambulism. Elderly people are more sensitive to these side effects and a meta analysis found that the risks generally outweigh any marginal benefits of hypnotics in the elderly. A review of the literature regarding benzodiazepine hypnotic and Z drugs concluded that these drugs caused an unjustifiable risk to the individual and to public health, and lack evidence of long-term effectiveness due to tolerance. The risks include dependence, accidents, and other adverse effects. Gradual discontinuation of hypnotics leads to improved health without worsening of sleep. Preferably they should be prescribed for only a few days at the lowest effective dose, and avoided altogether wherever possible in the elderly.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are the most well-known and most frequently-prescribed hypnotic medications, although their use in recent years is being increasingly replaced by newer nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic drugs and the hormone melatonin. Benzodiazepines are effective in the short term but tolerance to their hypnotic effects develops after 1 or 2 weeks, thus making them ineffective for long-term use. They are also a cause of hospital admissions, especially in the elderly who are more sensitive to their effects. Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome can also develop upon their discontinuation. This is characterized by rebound insomnia, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, insomnia, and perceptual disturbances. Prescription hypnotics are therefore best limited to short term use to avoid tolerance, drug dependence, and the adverse effects of long term use.

Benzodiazepines tend to exert their hypnotic effects at high dosage compared to the more moderate dosage needed for anxiolytic effects to be felt. The downside of the hypnotic properties of benzodiazepines is that they actually worsen the sleep architecture and thus the quality of sleep. They are also associated with an increased risk of road traffic accidents.

Nonbenzodiazepines

Nonbenzodiazepines have demonstrated efficacy in treating some sleep disorders. Limited, inconclusive evidence suggests that tolerance to nonbenzodiazepines is slower to develop than with benzodiazepines. Data is also limited with regard to long-term effects of nonbenzodiazepines; further research into the safety and long-term effectiveness of nonbenzodiazepines has been recommended in a review of the literature.

Examples

These drugs include:

Barbiturates

Opioids

Benzodiazepines

* Alprazolam

* Estazolam

* Flunitrazepam

* Lormetazepam

* Midazolam

* Nitrazepam

* Quazepam

* Temazepam

* Triazolam

Nonbenzodiazepines

* Zolpidem

* Zaleplon

* Zopiclone

* Eszopiclone

Antihistamines

* Diphenhydramine

* Doxylamine

* Hydroxyzine

* Promethazine

Melatonin Agonists

* Ramelteon

* Melatonin

* Tasimelteon

gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (Xyrem)

Methaqualone

Glutethimide

Chloral hydrate

Ethchlorvynol

Levomepromazine

Chlormethiazole

Diethyl ether

Alcohol is also used as a hypnotic drug, though not medically. To quote the British National Formulary: "Alcohol is a poor hypnotic because its diuretic action interferes with sleep during the latter part of the night. Alcohol also disturbs sleep patterns, and so can worsen sleep disorders."

See also

Insomnia

References

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Coordinates	52°34′″N103°49′″N
name	Syleena Johnson
background	solo_singer
born	September 02, 1976Harvey, Illinois, United States
genre	R&B;, soul
occupation	Singer-songwriter, CEO, Model, Actress
years active	2001–present
label	Jive, Aneelys
associated acts	Syl Johnson, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Kanye West
website	www.myspace.com/syleenajohnson }}

Syleena Johnson (née Thompson born September 2, 1976 in Harvey, Illinois) is a Grammy award-nominated American R&B; and soul singer-songwriter.

Biography

Johnson took to music early, growing up not only with a musical father but also listening to influential artists such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Tina Turner, The Dells, and Mavis Staples. She would later apply her taste for soul music as a member of her high school gospel choir.

Johnson attended Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois. Her music career was inspired by her music teachers, who are still working there as of June 2007.

Johnson's road to music was hardly easy. Her father, Syl, was not encouraging, as his own lackluster success with his craft led him to think little of the music industry. On top of that, Johnson suffered from vocal nodules and had to go through speech therapy. And when Johnson was fifteen, her parents split up. Despite these setbacks, Johnson's relationship with both her parents and her music remained strong: she contributed as a singer and songwriter on her father's 1994 album ''Back in the Game''. After having nodes removed from her vocal cords, she took two years of speech therapy. She has seven years of vocal training.

That same year, Johnson began attending Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she worked in classical and gospel choirs as well as jazz ensembles. Originally a psychology major, success at a talent show convinced her that her strength had always been in music. She switched to a music major and began recording her own songs. In 1996, she transferred to Normal's Illinois State University, and majored in music. In September 1997, Johnson met an assistant scout for Jive Records at a charity basketball game. That contact allowed her to send in a demo tape, which had an immediate impact; days later, she got a callback from a Jive executive with an offer for a deal. "That's a miracle", Johnson later observed. "Demo tapes don't get heard like that." The experience renewed her resolve.

Personal

Johnson is the daughter of 1960s R&B; Hi Records singer Syl Johnson and Brenda Thompson (America's first black female police commissioner).

In August 2000, Johnson married former Illinois State University college basketball player Marcus Betts. Betts graduated in December 2000 and became her manager for her first two albums.

In July 2006 she became engaged to basketball player Kiwane Garris. Garris, a fellow Chicagoan, is a former player for the Sacramento Kings. On August 1, 2007, after forty-four hours of labor, their son Kiwane Garris Jr was born. On Sunday, February 6, 2011 she gave birth to their second son Kingston. He weighed 8 lb 5oz After playing overseas in Italy for nine years from 2001–2010, Garris returned home. Since Fall 2010 he has been an Assistant Coach at Prairie State College. She is a notable member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Musical career

''Before the Chapters''

Before being signed by Jive Records Syleena made a number of assaults on the R&B; music scene. In 1995, Syleena released an album with her legendary father Syl Johnson, 'This Time Together By Father And Daughter', featuring songs such as 'Keep On Loving Me' and 'Piece of the Rock'. A rare video of an early song 'It's On' has appeared on video-sharing website YouTube.

Her official debut recording album ''Love Hangover'' was released on January 26, 1999. The album featured Johnson singing classic R&B; songs such as 'Love Hangover' by Diana Ross and 'Baby I'm Scared Of You' by Womack & Womack. The album is hard to come by, often being sold at an extortionate price on eBay and Amazon. Both 'Love Hangover' and 'This Time Together By Father And Daughter' were released on the Independent Twinight Records.

Not long after 'Love Hangover', Syleena Johnson would sign a Record Deal with Major Label Jive Records, where she would begin writing the chapters of her life.

''Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness'' (2001)

A hiatus from school in 1998 coincided with the collapse of her relationship with an abusive boyfriend. The ordeal gave Johnson the raw material for her debut album ''Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness'', which traced a young woman's failed relationship and the healing that followed. Johnson's soulful rasp, reminiscent of old school R&B; singers, set the tone for her confessional songs about the pain she endured in a bad relationship with a then-27-year-old man in 1997. Johnson grew from the experience and put it behind her, finding strength in a sense of forgiveness and from the spiritual guidance she says she received from God.

Johnson counted on her own honesty and real-life experiences to produce her compelling music. The young Chicago native confronted her own romantic pitfalls and coming of age story on her debut CD, which featured guest appearances by blues guitarist Buddy Guy and contemporary R&B; artist R. Kelly.

Johnson wrote all the songs on her debut CD except her first single, "I Am Your Woman," penned by R. Kelly. Johnson began writing songs for her debut CD at age 20 in 1997 and sent her demo to Wayne Williams, V.P. of Artist Development at the Chicago office of Jive Records. He signed her and paved the way for the release of her debut album in May 2001. The album received much praise, but despite its No. 1 position on Billboard's Heatseekers chart the week of its release, the album was not a commercial success.

Jon Azpiri of All Music Guide gave the album 4.5/5 stating "Songs about breakups are a staple of modern R&B;, so it's no surprise that Syleena Johnson has dedicated an entire album to a relationship gone wrong. What is surprising is that Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is good enough to keep the listener's attention throughout... Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness is a remarkably polished effort and, as the title suggests, Johnson has only just begun."

''Chapter 2: The Voice'' (2002)

Soon after, Johnson got to work on her follow-up album, ''Chapter 2: The Voice'', which was released November 2002. Once again, the soulstress explored her personal feelings to find a thematic thread for the featured songs. This time, Johnson's shrinking self-esteem—brought about by the lackluster success of her first album and problems with her weight—provided the inspiration. Johnson realized that her strength came from her talent and her unwavering religious faith. Hence, The Voice is what keeps Syleena going. As with Chapter 1, Johnson got some high-profile help from Busta Rhymes and his Flipmode Squad, who contributed to "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go", which got airplay at urban radio stations. The single also proved a success in the United Kingdom where it was a Top 40 hit; her first appearance on the UK Charts - she would later reach the Top 10 with All Falls Down, her collaboration with Kanye West.

The album is considered by many a 'Soul Classic' that fell under the radar. Songs such as 'No Words' and 'Faithful To You' provoked much emotion through the lyrics and Johnson's unique and bluesy voice. Johnson has stated in the past that 'No Words' is one of her personal favorites, referring to it as "the best song I never wrote", referring to its use of adlibbing as verses. The first single 'Guess What', another R.Kelly production, garnered much attention in the US and also received airplay in the UK, France, Germany and South Africa. The track was well received by BBC Radio 1 DJ, Trevor Nelson who has consistently labelled Johnson as one of the best soul singers of the modern day era.

'Chapter 2: The Voice' was recently voted #62 in a list of the best Soul Albums of the 2000s, ahead of fellow soul artists such as Jaguar Wright, Adele, Conya Doss, Ne-Yo and Faith Evans.

The December 2002 issue of Vibe Magazine gave the album 3.5 discs out of 5, quoting "Chapter 2: The Voice" as "...A distinctive sound, sometimes sweet, a little tart, and always strong..."

Mojo, in its February 2003 issue also gave "Chapter 2: The Voice" a glowing review - "...A coherent and engaging R&B; album that explores love's vicissitudes with a confessional candour...Classy..."

In Between Chapters

In 2004, Johnson appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards to perform "All Falls Down", her chart hit with Grammy winning rapper Kanye West. Chaka Khan would also appear during the performance. The video to the song earned both West and Johnson four VMA nominations, including "Breakthrough Video" and "Best New Artist in a Video". That same year she also earned a Grammy nomination and appeared on ''The Late Show with David Letterman''. The song also brought Syleena to the attention of the public outside the United States. The song was a top 10 hit worldwide, including the UK.

''Chapter 3: The Flesh'' (2005)

2005 saw the return of Syleena Johnson with her album ''Chapter 3: The Flesh''. The record's first single, "Hypnotic", featured friend/producer R. Kelly and rapper Fabolous. The single was relatively well accepted; the video for the single was played worldwide and was noted as being Syleena at her sexiest. The second single, "Another Relationship", became another radio single and a firm favorite amongst fans and critics. Johnson performed the song live at the Apollo, to a standing ovation. The album included Production from Hitmakers R.Kelly, KayGee, & Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney & the Platinum Brothers.

Chapter 3: The Flesh featured production and appearances from some of the most respected artists in the industry. Kanye West produced the heavenly "Suddenly (Bulls-eye)", which featured fellow Chicagoan Common. Further artists to make appearances on the album included Jermaine Dupri, Twista and Anthony Hamilton.

The album is Johnson's highest peaking album on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at 75. As with Johnson's previous two chapters, she was again the victim of Label politics. Jive did not promote the album to its full potential, and many would argue they did not capitalize on the success of All Falls Down. Regardless, the album was still a roaring success with fans and critics alike.

Following the album, Johnson scored another Billboard R&B; hit with Cam'ron and Kanye West on the track "Down & Out", which peaked in the Top 30. Furthermore she featured on female rapper Shawnna's album 'Block Music', on the track 'In The Chi' and on DMX's album Grand Champ on the track 'Untouchable'.

Contact Music gave Chapter 3: The Flesh a phenomenal 5/5 review, stating "Third album for Jive from probably the most under-rated artist in the world is just what you expect from an artist of this quality... Quite simply for sheer quality this is one of the albums of the year."

''I Am Your Woman: The Best of Syleena Johnson'' (2008)

July 22, 2008 saw the release of 'I Am Your Woman: The Best of Syleena Johnson, via Sony Legacy. Johnson was not aware that a Best Of collection was going to be released, however she addressed her fans on YouTube saying that she was embracing the release as a way for newcomers to her music 'catching up' to her music before the release of her new album "Chapter 4: Labor Pains". The album featured the singles Johnson released through Chapter 1-3, and further includes album tracks such as Chapter 2: The Voice's stunning 'I'm Gon' Cry' and the simply beautiful 'Still Open' from Chapter 3: The Flesh.

The album did not feature any new or unreleased music, the tracklisting shocked many fans as a number of fan favorites were not featured on the collection. It did however feature a commentary of her career thus far and information on Chapters 1-3 by "Dream Hampton".

Colin McGuire of Pop Matters stated "Sure, this is supposed to be just a hold-over release, keeping Johnson’s fans busy until her next effort, rumored to be titled Chapter 4: Labor Pains, due in early 2009. But still, I Am Your Woman: The Best of Sylenna Johnson should be more of a reminder of an excellent career-so-far than a simple compilation of tracks. And yes, maybe some spots are missing (Chapter 2‘s “The Voice/Intro” should have been considered, regardless of it being insultingly labeled as a simple intro), but more than anything, this collection is worth a listen. Because after all, as this release proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, it sure would be a shame if all Johnson was remembered for was a Kanye West hook."

''Chapter 4: Labor Pains'' (2009)

''Chapter 4: Labor Pains'' was released physically on January 13, 2009. The album is Syleena's first on her own record label 'Aneelys Records'. The first single to be released from the album was 'It Is True', produced by fellow Chicagoan 'Toxic', who has previously produced artists such as Keyshia Cole and Monica. Due to lack of radio support the single did not appear on any of the Billboard Charts, however it was extremely well received by fans and critics.

The second single to be released from the album was 'Shoo Fly', which immediately drew comparisons to the Jill Scott classic 'Gettin' In The Way'. The track, as with the debut single, was met with critical acclaim. Neither singles got the video treatment and promotion was minimal, which led to the singles and the album going largely unnoticed.

The album debuted on the Billboard R&B;/Hip Hop Album Chart at 42 following the physical release. The album peaked at 11 on the iTunes Top 100 R&B;/Soul Album chart.

When asked behind the meaning of the title Chapter 4: Labor Pains Johnson said, "Chapter 4 is Labor Pains. As a punishment to Eve, He gave her labor pain. As a woman, in this world, we go through labor pains everyday. It’s not just about having a baby. It’s hard being a woman in our industry. We are expected to take care of kids and household, take care of our husbands, have a job, be adequate in performance, and just as good as the next man at our jobs. That’s a lot of responsibilities, that’s a lot of pressure, and stress for women. So that’s basically what Chapter 4 is about. The album is also about love, and the good things that came of what I went through."

As 2009 drew nearer, Syleena appeared on a single with KRS One, Twista and Crucial Conflict entitled "Self Destruction". According to Grant Parks and Coalmine Music, artists lent their lyrics for a cause they believe in with the statement "The time is now as we approach the holidays and a new year; it will give us all something to think about and reflect on loved ones that lost there life to senseless violent acts."

In February 2009, Johnson appeared on Maury Povich to perform the song ''Maury Pocivh''. The writing of the song was inspired by the fact Johnson would watch the show daily during her pregnancy whilst working out, and a recurring theme within the show was that of paternity. Maury Povich commented that it was one of the greatest honors of his career to have a song written about his show.

In 2009, Johnson became a member of the 'Daughters of Soul', featuring daughters of soul legends. Fellow members include Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny Hathaway, Indira Khan, daughter of Chaka Khan and Simone, daughter of Nina Simone. The 'Daughters of Soul' have toured the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, France, and Indonesia.

Steve Jones of USA Today gave Chapter 4: Labor Pains 3.5/4 stating "Despite critical acclaim for her ongoing personal chronicles that began with 2001's Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness, the soulful Chicago native never found a mainstream niche. Unfairly, she's best known for Kanye West's All Falls Down. Here, with her gorgeous voice and evocative storytelling, she continues to offer some of the decade's most stirring R&B.;"

2009 will also see Johnson collaborate with Erick Sermon on a track called 'Serious'. The song is said to sample 'I'm Gon' Cry' from Johnson's 2002 album, Chapter 2: The Voice.

''Chapter 5: Underrated'' (2011)

Johnson is currently in the studio preparing the release of her new album, ''Chapter 5: Underrated'' and will be working predominantly with Toxic (the producer behind Keyshia Cole & Monica's "Trust", as well as much of Twista's work number) and a number of other high-profile producers and artists.

"My Shoes" is the first song to be revealed from the album, which is a ballad and said to be a sequel to "Another Relationship" from ''Chapter 3: The Flesh''. The song was first revealed by Johnson as an official leak via her official YouTube account on December 4, 2010 as a gift to her fans due to her Twitter account has reached 9000 followers. The song later became available on iTunes Store on January 6, 2011.

The second song revealed from the album was "There'll Come a Time", which was released on iTunes Store on April 12, 2011.

The first single, "A Boss" (produced by Unik), was first revealed via her YouTube account on June 13, 2011 along with the official release date for the album (which is September 27, 2011). The song was released digitally on iTunes on June 21, 2011. The video for "A Boss" was revealed on YouTube on July 22, 2011. The official tracklist and the album cover was revealed via her official Facebook page on August 19 and 24, 2011, respectively. As of August 28, 2011, the album is available for pre-order.

Discography

Albums

	*Released: January 26, 1999	*Chart positions: N/A	*Singles: "Scared of You", "So Confused",
	*Released: April 17, 2001	*Chart positions: #101 U.S., #16 U.S. R&B;, #1 U.S. Top Heatseekers	*Singles: "Ain't No Love", "I Am Your Woman", "Hit on Me"
	*Released: September 10, 2002	*Chart positions: #104 U.S., #19 U.S. R&B;, #1 U.S. Top Heatseekers	*Sales: 269,000 copies	*Singles: "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go", "Guess What", "Faithful to You"
	*Released: September 13, 2005	*Chart positions: #75 U.S., #15 U.S. R&B;	*Singles: "Hypnotic" (featuring R. Kelly and Fabolous), "Another Relationship"
	*Released: July 22, 2008	*Chart positions: —	*Singles: —
	*Released: January 13, 2009	*Chart positions: #42 U.S. R&B;	*Singles: "Is It True", "Shoo Fly"
	*Released: September 27, 2011	*Chart positions: —	*Singles: "A Boss"

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions		Album
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Award nominations

Year !! Award
2001	Billboard magazine>Billboard Music Video Award nomination for Best Adult Contemporary New Artist Clip of the Year ("I Am Your Woman").
2004	BET Award nomination for Viewers Choice Award for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004	VIBE>Vibe Award nomination for Reelest Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004	MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004	MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Male Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004	MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best New Artist for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004	MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Hip-Hop Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2005	Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "All Falls Down"
2005	Chicago Music Award win for Best Female Vocalist
2005	Truth Award win for Top Single for "Hypnotic"

References

External links

Syleena Johnson Official Website

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Coordinates	52°34′″N103°49′″N
name	Jools Holland
background	solo_singer
birth name	Julian Miles Holland
birth date	January 24, 1958
birth place	Blackheath, London, England
instrument	Piano, keyboard, guitar
genre	Boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, R&B;
occupation	Musician, composer, television presenter, bandleader
years active	1974–present
associated acts	Squeeze Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
website	Official site }}

Julian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL (born 24 January 1958) is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze (1974-1980 & 1985-1990) and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour, Magazine and Bono.

Holland is a published author and appears on television shows besides his own and contributes to radio shows. In 2004, he collaborated with Tom Jones on an album of traditional R&B; music. He currently hosts ''Later... with Jools Holland'', a music-based show aired on BBC2, on which his annual show the Hootenanny, is based.

Life and career

His great grandfather came from Ireland.

Holland played as a session musician before finding fame, and his first studio session was with Wayne County & the Electric Chairs in 1976 on their track "F*ck Off."

Holland was a founding member of the British pop band Squeeze, formed in March 1974, in which he played keyboards until 1981 and helped the band to achieve millions of record sales, before pursuing his solo career.

Holland began issuing solo records in 1978, his first EP being ''Boogie Woogie '78''. He continued his solo career through the early 1980s, releasing an album and several singles between 1981 and 1984. He branched out into TV, co-presenting the Newcastle-based TV music show ''The Tube'' with Paula Yates. Holland achieved notoriety by inadvertently using the phrase "groovy fuckers" in a live, early evening TV trailer for the show, causing it to be suspended for six weeks. He referred to this in his sitcom "The Groovy Fellers" with Rowland Rivron.

thumb|right|Holland at the Tsunami Relief concert in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, 22 January 2005In 1983 Holland played an extended piano solo on The The's re-recording of "Uncertain Smile" for the album ''Soul Mining''. In 1985, Squeeze (which had continued in Holland's absence through to 1982) unexpectedly regrouped including Jools Holland as their keyboard player. Holland remained in the band until 1990, at which point, he again departed Squeeze on amicable terms to resume his solo career as a musician and a TV host.

In 1987, Holland formed The ''Jools Holland Big Band'' which consisted of himself and Gilson Lavis from Squeeze. This gradually became his 18-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Between 1988 and 1990 he performed and co-hosted along with David Sanborn during the two seasons of the music performance program Sunday Night on NBC late-night television. Since 1992 he has presented the eclectic music program ''Later... with Jools Holland'', plus an annual New Year's Eve "Hootenanny".

In 1996 Holland signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records and his records are now marketed through Rhino Records.

Holland has a touring band, The Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, which often includes singers Sam Brown and Ruby Turner. In January 2005 Holland and his band performed with Eric Clapton as the headline act of the Tsunami Relief Cardiff. He also headlined the Skegness SO Festival in July 2010.

Personal

Holland lives in the Westcombe Park area of Blackheath in southeast London, where he had his studio, Helicon Mountain, built to his design, heavily inspired by Portmeirion, the setting for the 1960s TV series ''The Prisoner''. Holland owns costumes and props from the series and occasionally appears wearing the trademark brown-with-white-pipe blazer featured in the series. In 1987, Holland demonstrated his love of the series and starred in a spoof documentary, ''The Laughing Prisoner'', with Stephen Fry, Terence Alexander and Hugh Laurie. Much of it was shot on location in Portmeirion, with archive footage of Patrick McGoohan, and featuring musical numbers from Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magnum and XTC. Holland performed a number towards the end of the program. Holland is also a Millwall FC fan. His younger brother Christopher also plays organ in the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra as well as being a successful singer/songwriter in his own right.

Holland was an interviewer for The Beatles Anthology TV project, and appeared in the 1997 film ''Spiceworld'' as a musical director.

He received an OBE in 2003 in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, for services to the British music industry as a television presenter and musician. In September 2006 Holland was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Kent. He is also known for his charity work: in June 2006 he performed in Southend for HIV/AIDS charity Mildmay, and in early 2007 he performed at Wells and Rochester Cathedrals to raise money for maintaining cathedral buildings. He is also patron of the Drake Music Project and has raised many thousands of pounds for the charity.

Jools Holland was appointed an Honorary Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University at a ceremony held at Canterbury Cathedral on 30 January 2009.

On 29 August 2005 Holland married Christabel McEwen, his girlfriend of 15 years (between 1983 and 1995 she had been married to Edward Lambton, 7th Earl of Durham, but they divorced). The wedding, at St James's Church, Cooling near Rochester, was attended by many celebrities, including Ringo Starr, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Noel Gallagher, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Holland is also a patron for The Milton Rooms, a new Arts centre in Malton, North Yorkshire, along with Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Kathy Burke.

Writing

His 2007 biography, ''Barefaced Lies and Boogie Woogie Boasts'' was BBC Radio 4 "Book of the Week" in the week beginning 8 October 2007 and was read by Holland. He is the author or joint author of four other books.

Discography

Albums that have charted and gained Certifications

Year	Album	Peak chart positions		!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"
1996	Jazz & Rock & Roll''
1998	''Best Of''				UK">Music recording sales certifications
!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"	!style="width:4em;font-size:75%"
1996	Jazz & Rock & Roll''
1998	''Best Of''				UK: Silver
2000	''Hop The Wag''				* UK: Silver
2001	''Small World Big Band''				* UK: 2× Platinum
2002	''SWBB Volume Two: More Friends''				* UK: Platinum
2003	''Jack O The Green (SWBB Friends 3)''				* UK: Silver
2005	''Swinging the Blues, Dancing the Ska''
2007	''Best of Friends''				* UK: Silver
2011	''Finding The Keys - The Best of''

Releases

1978 "Boogie Woogie '78" (EP)

1981 ''Jools Holland and His Millionaires''

1984 ''Jools Holland Meets Rock 'A' Boogie Billy'' (U.S. release only)

1990 ''World Of His Own''

1991 ''The Full Complement''

1992 "Together Again" (single with Sam Brown)

1992 ''The A-Z Geographer's Guide To The Piano''

1994 ''Solo Piano''

1994 ''Live Performance''

1996 " Jazz & Rock & Roll''

1997 ''Lift The Lid''

1998 ''Best Of''

1999 ''Sunset Over London''

2000 ''Hop The Wag''

2001 ''Small World Big Band''

2002 ''SWBB Volume Two: More Friends''

2003 ''Jack O The Green (SWBB Friends 3)''

2004 ''Tom Jones & Jools Holland''

2005 ''Beatroute''

2005 ''Swinging the Blues, Dancing the Ska''

2006 ''Moving Out To The Country''

2007 ''Best of Friends''

2008 ''The Collection''

2008 ''The Informer (With Ruby Turner)''

2008 ''"The Informer" (single with Ruby Turner)''

2009 ''"I Went By" (single with Louise Marshall)''

2010 ''Rockinghorse''

Film and television

1981 ''Urgh! A Music War''

1982 ''Police: Around the World''

1982 - 1987 ''The Tube'' (Host for 121 editions)

1983 ''Rebellious Jukebox'': Compere

1984 ''The Young Ones'': Punk (Episode entitled "Summer Holiday")

1985 ''Walking To New Orleans'' (Jools Holland in New Orleans)

1987 ''Eat the Rich'': Sun Reporter

1987 ''Filthy Rich & Catflap'': Strip Show Pianist (Episode #1.3)

1987 ''The Laughing Prisoner'': No. 7

1987 ''French and Saunders'' (Episode 1.5)

1988 ''Sunday Night'': Host (unknown episodes)

1989 ''Juke Box Jury'': Host (unknown episodes)

1989 ''The Groovy Fellers'' Himself, 6 episodes

1991 ''Mr Roadrunner'' (Jools Holland in Memphis)

1994 ''There's No Business'': Pianist

1994 - 1995 ''Don't Forget Your Toothbrush''

1995 ''The Beatles Anthology''

1997 ''Spice World'': Musical Director

1997 ''Name That Tune'': Host and Pianist

2003 ''Jool's History of the Piano'' : Presenter

2006 ''Top Gear: Star in a reasonably priced car.

2007 ''Fairport@Forty'': Interview

2009 ''Chop Shop Rover Concept: The Jet 1 Car'' : Customer

Current television programmes

1992–present ''Later... with Jools Holland''

1993–present ''Jools' Annual Hootenanny''

Books

''"Rolling Stones": A Life on the Road'', (with Dora Loewenstein), Viking/Allen Lane (1998), (ISBN 0-670-88051-5)

''Beat Route: Journeys Through Six Counties'', Weidenfeld & Nicholson (1998), (ISBN 0-575-06700-4)

''Ray Charles: Man and Music'', (with Michael Lydon), Payback Press (1999), (ISBN 0-86241-929-8)

''Hand That Changed Its Mind '', International Music Publications (2007), (ISBN 1-84328-645-9)

''Barefaced Lies and Boogie-woogie Boasts '', Michael Joseph Ltd (2007), (ISBN 0-7181-4915-7)

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Boney James, (born James Oppenheim, September 1, 1961 in Lowell, Massachusetts) is a saxophonist, songwriter and producer who popularized urban jazz (an updated version of contemporary jazz that contains elements of R&B; and hip-hop). He is one of the most successful instrumental artists of our time, with sales totaling over 3 million records.

Boney James is a three-time Grammy Award nominee (Best Pop Instrumental Album, 2001 and 2004, and Best Traditional R&B; Performance, 2009 ) and a Soul Train Award winner (Best Jazz Album). He has also been honored with an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Jazz Album. He has accumulated four RIAA Certified Gold Records. His most recent CD, ''Contact'' (Verve Forecast, 2011), spent 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart.

To date, 9 of James' albums have reached #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and 2 have reached the top 10 on the R&B; Albums Chart, a rare feat for an Instrumental Artist.

James is also renowned for his compelling live performances. According to the Boston Globe: "Let's make something perfectly clear: James is not a smooth jazz player. Yeah, he is often grouped with people like Kenny G and Najee, but his music is muscular and gritty, whereas most smooth jazz has all the texture and complexity of a cue ball.... James swaggered across the stage like a blacktop hero draining treys on an overmatched opponent. He even weaved his way through the audience, never missing a beat and all but daring the crowd not to have a good time." – Boston Globe

History

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he took up the clarinet at the age of eight and switched to sax when he was 10. Boney spent his early teen years in New Rochelle, New York and became a Motown fan, which contributed to his "musical influence and soulful R&B; style." He was also influenced by saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr.. When James was 14 his family moved to Los Angeles, where he joined a fusion band which had some success opening for acts like Flora Purim and the Yellowjackets. Another member of this early band was John Shanks, now a successful pop producer. (Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow)

He received a history degree from UCLA, but began playing music full-time after graduation. He took up the keyboards and in 1985 joined The Time/''Purple Rain'' alum Morris Day's band for four years. His R&B; influence was further strengthened by seven years of touring and sessions as a sideman with Day, the Isley Brothers, Bobby Caldwell, Randy Crawford, Teena Marie and many others. It was on the road with Crawford in 1986 that he earned his now-famous moniker; his per diem as a touring musician barely kept him fed, and a bandmate (current Tonight Show keyboardist, Wayne Linsey) commented of his dwindling physique, "We'll have to start calling you Boney James!" The name stuck.

In the early 90's, after joining Bobby Caldwell's band, he caught the attention of the engineer/mixer & producer Paul Brown. In 1992 he released his debut album as a leader, ''Trust'', on the indy Spindletop Records label. The record's success led to James being signed by the Warner Brothers label in 1994. The RIAA Certified Gold Records, ''Seduction'', ''Sweet Thing'' and ''Body Language'' followed.

In 2000 he collaborated with trumpeter Rick Braun on an album called ''Shake it Up''. Their duets include "Grazin' in the Grass". Other artists who have made guest appearances on Boney's records include Faith Evans, George Benson, Dwele, Al Jarreau, Philip Bailey, Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Eric Benet, Dave Hollister and Angie Stone.

James assumed the role of producer starting with his ''Pure'' CD in 2003. Following a string of chart topping albums, in 2006 James moved to Concord Records and with the release of ''Shine'' achieved his career highest Billboard Pop Chart position (#44 on the Top 200).

In 2008, James recorded a song with American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado, entitled "Gonna Get It," which was co-written by James and Rahsaan Patterson. It is currently available exclusively in the iTunes Music Store.

For his 2009 album, ''Send One Your Love'', James decided to take a different path with a concept album, a collection of ten seductive love songs. ("The ultimate make-out cd.") In addition to the subsequent Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B; Performance, in 2009 Billboard named James the #3 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Decade. (Trailing just Kenny G and Norah Jones.)

On May 15, 2010, James was involved in a car crash coming home from a performance when he was rear ended by a drunk driver. James suffered a fractured jaw, two shattered teeth and facial lacerations. He was sidelined for 2 months.

In early 2011 Boney signed with the venerable Verve Music Group, a division of Universal Music. ''Contact'' released in March 2011 became his 9th CD to top the Billboard Jazz Chart. It features high profile guest vocalists LeToya Lucket (of Destiny's Child), Grammy and Tony winner Heather Headley and R&B; superstars Mario and Donell Jones.

Boney James is married to Actress/Director Lily Mariye. (Nurse Jarvik on NBC's ''ER'' for 15 seasons.)

Discography

''Trust'' (1992)

''Backbone'' (1994)

''Seduction'' (1995)

''Boney's Funky Christmas'' (1996)

''Sweet Thing'' (1998)

''Body Language'' (1999)

''Shake It Up'' w/Rick Braun (2000)

''Ride'' (2001)

''Pure'' (2004)

''Shine'' (2006)

''Christmas Present'' (2007)

''Send One Your Love'' (2009)

Contact (2011)

References

External links

Obnoxious Listeners Review of Boney James

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