In 1974 James released his first album entitled One. Successful enough to encourage a follow-up, Bob in fact produced another three albums in the next two-and-a-half years and established himself as a trendsetter with his customised blend of jazz, light-funk, pop and classical music. The style became known as ‘crossover’, a term often used somewhat disparagingly by purists, but perfectly fitting for James’s oeuvre: the music crossed over between genres as the records crossed over beyond a jazz audience into best-selling figures. For the next quarter century Bob James produced music at an astonishing rate producing over 35 albums in his own name and won numerous awards to secure his place as the undisputed ‘smooth jazz’ king. But those first four CTI albums have a special place in the hearts of ‘70s fusion fans.
Here we’re proud to present the digital remasters of One, Two, Three, and BJ4 in chronological order and with a stylish sleeve design this essential purchase demonstrates that Bob James reaches far beyond the narrow category of smooth jazz.
Track Listing -
CD ONE
One
1. Valley Of The Shadows
2. In The Garden
3. Soulero
4. Night On Bald Mountain
5. Feel Like Making Love
6. Nautilus
Two
7. Take Me To The Mardi Gras
8. I Feel A Song (In My Heart)
9. The Golden Apple
10. Farandole
11. You’re As Right As Rain
12. Dream Journey
CD TWO
Three
1. One Mint Julep
2. Women Of Ireland
3. Westchester Lady
4. Storm King
5. Jamaica Farewell
BJ4
6. Pure Imagination
7. Where The Wind Blows Free
8. Tappan Zee
9. Nights Are Forever Without You
10. Treasure Island
11. El Verano
