Name: One
Brand: Bob James

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EVSA569S

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SACD with 5.1 surround mix

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-16

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4897012139462

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1 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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4897012139455

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Artist

Bob James

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Jazz

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Bob James is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer and music arranger. Born on December 25, 1939 in Marshall, Missouri, he has made significant contributions to the world of music. With a career spanning several decades, Bob James has established himself as a versatile artist with his unique blend of jazz, funk and fusion.

Known for his exceptional talent on the keyboard and his smooth vocals, Bob James has collaborated with numerous renowned artists such as *Joe Sample*, *David Benoit*, *David Sanborn* and many more. His distinctive style can be heard in hits like "Angela" and "Westchester Lady," which have become timeless classics.

As a father of singer/songwriter [a808145], Bob James' musical influence extends beyond his own achievements. His innovative compositions and arrangements continue to inspire aspiring musicians around the world. With a discography that includes over 30 albums, Bob James remains an influential figure in contemporary jazz and continues to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies.

First released in 1964, One is the second solo album by jazz keyboardist Bob James. Bob enlisted a string of experienced Jazz players including Steve Gadd and Idris Muhammad on drums, Grover Washington on Sax and Gary King on bass.

Led by the maestro himself on keyboards, One is a lush, experimental Jazz Funk record, excitingly hovering at the forefront of where music can take your soul. Produced by Creed Taylor and recorded at the famous Van Gelder Studios, the record is a monument of progressive musical greatness. It was an important album in the early smooth jazz genre and is famous for its end track, Nautilus which became important to hip-hop as one of the most sampled tracks in American music. In the 46 years since the release of One, producers have interpolated or sampled Nautilus over 350 times. This is a brilliantly written and performed genre- defying set of superb tracks. In The Garden and Night on Bald Mountain are wonderful adaptations of two very different pieces of classical music - totally engaging for anyone who appreciates complex arrangements made funky and jazzy and played with consummate musicianship. Soulero is a wonderful bolero-style piece, building layers of beautiful tones and rhythms.

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