RIBS TPTD: A Little “Jazz” Break - Bob James…
I felt like I needed a little break musically speaking this week. It’s been a while since I’ve done anything in a jazz and/or blues vein around here lately, and I needed something a little different.
So this week we’re focusing our TPTD taste buds on Mr. Bob James.
Hopefully many of you who stop by here on a regular basis are familiar with the man and his music. If not, I believe you are in for an enjoyable treat as you listen to the mix. As a matter of fact, many of you have probably already experienced some BJ music and are not even aware of it. Here, let me give you a hint…
Remember the TV show Taxi? Remember the opening instrumental theme for the show? The name of the piece is called Angela, and, you guessed it, the song was composed and performed by Bob James (unfortunately, I did not include this cut in the mix, but if you’re interested it can be found on his album, Touchdown). Oh, and have you ever heard of the jazz group, Fourplay? James was one of the founding members of that group and continues to make great music with them also in addition to his solo work and collaborations.
Now us older um, more experienced, I mean {smile} heads will recall the early years of BJ’s career when he was one of the people that played a major role in turning fusion jazz into the more mainstream form that we now refer to as “smooth jazz”. Back in the 70’s when he was recording (and also arranging and producing many of the artists on the CTI jazz record label) he produced three of my favorite jazz albums from that time period, Bob James One, Bob James Two and Bob James Three. AAMOF, the first seven selections in today’s mix are from those three discs.
So… sit back, relax and let’s partake of some Bob James jazz. A perfect mix for chilling out… anytime, anyplace and anyway in which you like best!
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Playlist: (song - album [time])
- I Feel A Song (In My Heart) - Bob James Two [5:27]
- Westchester Lady - Bob James Three [7:28]
- Feel Like Making Love - Bob James One [6:39]
- Soulero - Bob James One [3:37]
- One Mint Julep - Bob James Three [9:09]
- You’re As Right As Rain - Bob James Two [5:28]
- Valley Of The Shadows - Bob James One [9:41]
- Storm Warning - Restless [4:05]
- The Ghetto (w/Kirk Whalum) - Joined At The Hip [5:15]
- Alone Together (w/Joe Sample) - Dancing On The Water [7:04]
- Midnight At The Oasis (w/Kirk Whalum) - Joined At The Hip [5:47]
- Mind Games - Playin’ Hooky [4:38]
- Midnight - Bob James 12 [8:28]
Enjoy!
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2 Comments on RIBS TPTD: A Little “Jazz” Break - Bob James…
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Roddykat on
Fri, 24th Oct 2008 11:17 pm
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Dloadmp3 on
Fri, 31st Jul 2009 1:06 pm
Let me go ahead and say this right now, not having heard the mix. I love it! Bob James is the man. Loved his collaborations with Grover Washington Jr
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