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Bob James

Bob James' recordings have practically defined pop/jazz and crossover during the past few decades. Very influenced by pop and movie music, James has often featured R&B-ish soloists (most notably Grover Washington, Jr.) who add a jazz touch to what is essentially an instrumental pop set. He actually started out in music going with a much different direction. In 1962, James recorded a bop-ish trio set for Mercury, and three years later his album for ESP was quite avant-garde, with electronic tapes used for effects. After a period with Sarah Vaughan (1965-1968), he became a studio musician, and by 1973 was arranging and working as a producer for CTI. In 1974, James recorded his first purely commercial effort as a leader; he later made big-selling albums for his own Tappan Zee label, Columbia, and Warner Bros., including collaborations with Earl Klugh and David Sanborn. James remains relatively busy in the studio and since 2000 has released several albums including Dancing on the Water in 2001, That Steamin' Feelin' in 2002, Hi-Fi in 2003, and Urban Flamingo in 2006, among others. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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212rental
back in the day (80's) one on one james & klugh
Westchester Lady is my song !
All That James Jazz - Enjoy
Bob James, one of my favorites from the 70's, great music for Fashion Shows
An American Jazz Superstar with no equal,he gets better with age and still leading the way with excellent music.
elcue
Have been a fan of BJ for over 30 years. The Restless album is one of my faves. He has always had interesting collaboratio n s .
While James is on one of the original founders of SJ..(…if it can be said to have a beginning)…h e has never stopped innovating during his more than 40 year professional career. His musical curiosity and innovation has never ceased. I can honestly say I have never heard a tune of his that I do not enjoy listening to.
clintonh72
One of the first jazz artist I listen to and migrating over to Jazz and underground music. The KFRC top 40s made me totally sick that caused my migration and glad I did.
muhsdoc
Give a listen to BOb playing with Idris Mohammed, Brecker & GW jr--Piece of Mind...very nice.
mgelab
Bob James keeps the music coming. I got a taste of it in 1969, when a student at college lend me Bob James 1, and Bob James 2 LPS... have gone through most of his works, and when he is in town with a concert. His music just lasts and lasts. It would be nice to see those old LPs digitized. Funny, Scott did not mentioned them in the Bio. (maybe he was not around then, ha ha.
m.smith97
Bob's music is always smooth as water.lol
I can remember this as a kid watching Taxi and truly wanting to hear the music score before the show.
Grand piano canyon was the first bob james album I ever brought and I'm glad I did ..... Awesome album.! Got it almost 20 yrs ago wow !
WHERE IS GRAND PIANO CANYON
Winchester Lady! Always my fav.....
crusin on Pandora when Bob James's morning noon and night came on...nice. to paraphase a rapper - set adrift on memories bliss!!
holledave8
What memories. thanks
NOW THIS BOB JAMES ALL TIMES FROM BACK IN THE DAYS AN I HAVE ALL WAY LOVE ME SOME TIME WHEN I WAS IN MY TEENS AN HIM AN FOURPLAY IS DA S**TS DAT WHATSUP
Who was playing the Tenor Sax player?
2000turtle
The first Jazz artist I took a liking to....love this music
Bob James is Bob James..all his own style.Anothe r reason i listen to jazz.Still don't understand why so many stations are disappearing from the airwaves.I CAN'T find any reason for it(music is not offensive,ru d e nor grating...IT S QUITE THE OPPOSITE) it put me in a very great mood and gives you a positive feel-good feeling.Woul d really like to know whats REALLY going on with that.Serious l y ! Let's keep jazz alive and well on the airwaves!!!!
brittlinda48
Awesome!! I love his music
Thanks for years of good music. I grew up with music
davidrasche4
Bob James I like his music
randyhck
Bob James-the reason I developed love for jazz and it just expanded from there. Even sounded awesome on 8-tracks. Genius can't be hidden or disguised and genius is Bob James
This site has shown an extremely narrow view of what Bob James has done both in terms of his huge discography and his leading of the all-star group Fourplay. This man is so much more than a studio musician.... arranger, composer, producer, keyboard player..... what an amazing talent!
jia550
Bob remains one of the best in the game
stinky14u2
I agree--Bob James 3 was his best! Met him in person--so nice!
Bob and Grover made a great team. I really miss that duo!!
wheelman5020 0 4
Bob James 3 is his greatest effort ever!! Love all his music though, he's definitely stood the test of time. Keep bringing it Bob
pb4950
bob james is 1 of my all time favorites thank you from pb4950@gmail . c o m
francine.med i n a
Hometown! Been following Bob since 1974. He never, never lets you down! Feel me!
allfamilya
I've been a fan since "One," and am more than happy to hear that he's still puttin them out there!
i have been a fan since BJ four
terry_bellag r a c i a
i love bob james since 1982 when the first time i bought his cassette.
This man as far as I'm concerned sits in with all the giants of jazz any time he pleases he deserves all the accolades I could think of for Stevie,Brube c k , C l a
University of Michigan Man....he will always be with CTI in my mind
Like Chad below, I have been a fan of BJ since "Two" really. I consider James...a GIANT of Jazz.
jmorton1625
His Obsession CD is my all-time favorite!
This guy is and always will be one of my favorites, I agree the taxi theme is a beautiful piece of work
Bob James will remain Bob James, i love his songs
gilikin
One of the greats; curiously brief description here. Makes no mention of how huge his theme from Taxi (Angela) was.
spawrtan
Been a Bob James fan since the '70's. Is now and always has been AWESOME!
I love his stuff signed me
bob is a bad muther i think i have all of his music
francine.med i n a
Tennisbaseli n e r , you said it best "one of the best period!" My show-me-stat e homey! His style will never go out of style! Feel me!
One off my Favorite jazz artist always set me right. Like ok start again right here, Yeah! Thats it
Definitely one of the best period!
breadx
One of the all-time greats. It is good to know he is still doing it. You can hear his influence in others.
Bob James is and will always be my most favorite artist.
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