Jazz / Smooth Jazz; Jazz-Pop; Crossover Jazz
Pianist Bob James is known for his unfailingly congenial light pop/jazz music. This two-disc set showcases 28 tracks that highlight his work on Warner Brothers, including "Touchdown," "Maputo," "Westchester Lady," and his biggest hit, "Angela (Theme From Taxi)." Several of the tracks feature many like-minded crossover artists whom James has collaborated with, including David Sanborn, guitarist Earl Klugh, Hilary James, and Kirk Whalum. A pleasant set of background, albeit soulful, jazz and a good buy for the novice.
---Al Campbell, allmusic
Disc 1: 76:42 min.
Disc 2: 77:34 min.
Bob James - piano, Fender Rhodes piano, electric piano, Clavinet, organ, keyboards, Arp Odyssey & Oberheim synthesizers
Grover Washington Jr. - soprano & tenor saxophones
David Sanborn - alto saxophone
Eddie Daniels - tenor saxophone, flute
Boney James - tenor saxophone
Kirk Whalum - saxophone
Hubert Laws - flute
Alexander Zonjic - flute
Dave Friedman - vibraphone
Richard Tee - keyboards
Earl Klugh - acoustic guitar
Bruce Dunlap - acoustic guitar
Hugh McCracken - guitar
Chuck Loeb - guitar
Lee Ritenour - guitar
Eric Gale - guitar
Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar
Hiram Bullock - guitar
Steve Khan - guitar
Marcus Miller - bass
Will James - bass
Gary King - bass
Nathan East - bass
Steve Gadd - drums
Harvey Mason - drums
Idris Muhammad - drums
Andy Newmark - drums
Ralph MacDonald - percussion
Leonard "Doc" Gibbs - percussion |
