Bob James : One :Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards

Bob James - One
Released 1974

1. VALLEY OF THE SHADOWS
2. IN THE GARDEN
3. SOULERO
4. NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN
5. FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE
6. NAUTILUS

Listen to Earl Klugh talk about Bob James

Personnel includes:
Bob James (keyboards); Grover Washington Jr. (soprano saxophone); Jon Faddis, Thad Jones (trumpet, flugelhorn); Hugh McCracken (harmonica); Dave Friedman (vibraphone); Rickie Resnicoff (guitar); Eric Weissberg (pedal steel guitar); Gary King (bass); Steve Gadd, Idris Muhammad (drums); Ralph MacDonald (percussion). Recorded at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. All tracks have been digitally remastered

"I've been a Bob James fan since the 1970's, when I first became aware of him. In recent years on many occasions I have had the distinct pleasure of sharing the bill with Fourplay, and have never stopped marveling at his prowess. His "Angela", the theme from Taxi, will always bring a smile to my face. Great theme! Great show! Congratulations, Bob, on your well deserved recognition."
- Bobby Caldwell

"Bob James never ceases to amaze me. When I first met him he was sitting in front of a piano not looking at all like a pianist, so I didn't expect very much from him. Especially since he was about to accompany one of the greatest singers of our time, Ms. Sarah Vaughn, but when his hands touched that piano his brilliance became clearly evident. His musicianship reflected both his jazz and classical experience. He enhanced her performances beautifully. I later found him to be an incredible arranger who had a flair for pop music mixed with jazz and R&B. His recordings as a stable mate on CTI Records reflected a very listenable modern approach to jazz. As a producer he has created records that started a trend that transcends its time. As a member of the group Fourplay, Bob has once again shown his unlimited ability to adapt to any musical environment.

It is an honour to recognize Bob James as the first recipient of the George
Benson Lifetime Achievement Award." - George Benson

"Bob James embodies the exact type of musician I have always, and will continue to strive to be. He does it all : he plays, composes, arranges, produces, improvises, and does it all in a way that, while always staying creative and fresh, still connects with the hearts of every segment of the listening audience, whether they be sophisticated musicians or just lovers of good music. AND - on top of all that he is the most user friendly, down to earth, cool dude you'd ever want to be on the road with. Bob - you may be the recipient of a lifetime achievement award - but you got a lot of achieving left to do! Love ya" - Chuck Loeb