Jazz / Jazz-Pop; Crossover Jazz; Smooth Jazz
Again with the incredible rhythm section of Steve Gadd, Eric Gale and Gary King, Bob showcased his arranging and keyboard strengths here. Interestingly enough, in this 'BJ4' are several of the most requested songs for sampling by today's rap and hip hop artists from Bob's body of work, 'Tappan Zee,' 'Treasure Island,' and 'El Verano.' It is Bob James legend that he came up with the name 'Tappan Zee' while driving over the Tappan Zee Bridge between Westchester and New Jersey on his way to a recording session at Rudy Van Gelder's studio. "And who am I to argue with legend?" asks Bob with a wink.
Bob James - Piano, Oberheim, Arp Odyssey, Arranger, Clavinet, Fender Rhodes
Art Farmer - Flugelhorn
Charles McCracken - Cello
Romeo Penque - Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Tenor), Recorder (Tenor)
Matthew Raimondi - Violin
Alan Shulman - Cello
Sidney Weinberg - Horn (English), Oboe
Emanuel Vardi - Viola
Ralph MacDonald - Percussion
David Nadien - Violin
Lamar Alsop - Viola
Eddie Daniels - Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Max Ellen - Violin
John Frosk - Trumpet
Steve Gadd - Drums
Eric Gale - Guitar
John Gatchell - Trumpet
Paul Gershman - Violin
Harry Glickman - Violin
Emanuel Green - Violin
Gary King - Bass
Harold Kohon - Violin
Charles Libove - Violin
Hubert Laws - Flute, Soloist, Flute (Alto) |
