{"product_id":"bob-james-the-essential-collection-24-smooth-jazz-classics-2-disc-set","title":"Bob James: The Essential Collection: 24 Smooth Jazz Classics 2-Disc Set","description":"Bob James: The Essential Collection: 24 Smooth Jazz Classics 2-Disc MUSIC CD '05 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Koch Records \/ Tappan Zee Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2005 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBOB JAMES: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION: 24 SMOOTH JAZZ CLASSICS 2-DISC SET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBob James: The Essential Collection: 24 Smooth Jazz Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eKoch Records \/ Tappan Zee Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eKOC-CD-9944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSmooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob James is an American jazz pianist, composer and arranger whose work helped shape the smooth jazz and contemporary jazz sound. Over a multi-decade career he has blended melodic piano lines with polished production, sophisticated arrangements and groove-oriented rhythms. James is equally at home composing warm ballads and funk-tinged instrumentals, and many of his recordings have become enduring staples of the modern jazz repertory. His recordings on Tappan Zee and subsequent releases have reached wide audiences and influenced generations of musicians and producers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-CD compilation gathers 24 of James' best-known instrumentals, presenting a broad overview of his melodic, studio-crafted approach. The collection includes signature pieces such as Nautilus, Angela (Theme From Taxi), Take Me To The Mardi Gras and Westchester Lady, demonstrating the range from introspective themes to rhythmic, sample-worthy grooves. The release is sequenced as an accessible introduction to his catalog and includes contextual materials for listeners, highlighting the consistent production aesthetic across his career. It serves both as an entry point for new listeners and a concise compilation for longtime fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes unique 8-page history of Bob James and track commentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompilation by Nic Moran. Sleeve notes by Chris Ingham. Original sound recordings produced by Tappan Zee Records, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2005 Tappan Zee Records, Inc. \u0026amp; © 2005 KOCH Entertainment LLC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCD1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eNight On Bald Mountain\u003cbr\u003e5:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eFeel Like Makin' Love\u003cbr\u003e6:38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eNautilus\u003cbr\u003e5:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eFarandole\u003cbr\u003e8:23\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eTake Me To The Mardi Gras\u003cbr\u003e5:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eWomen Of Ireland\u003cbr\u003e8:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eWestchester Lady\u003cbr\u003e7:24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eWhere The Wind Blows Free\u003cbr\u003e6:42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eHeads\u003cbr\u003e6:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eNight Crawler\u003cbr\u003e6:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eKari\u003cbr\u003e6:27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCD2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eAngela (Theme From Taxi)\u003cbr\u003e5:42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eTouchdown\u003cbr\u003e5:39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eBlue Lick\u003cbr\u003e5:32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eShepherd's Song\u003cbr\u003e6:40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eThoroughbred\u003cbr\u003e7:20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eReunited\u003cbr\u003e5:42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eSign Of The Times\u003cbr\u003e5:36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eSpunky\u003cbr\u003e6:59\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eMiranda\u003cbr\u003e4:55\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eMarco Polo\u003cbr\u003e5:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eRuby Ruby Ruby\u003cbr\u003e4:48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\u003cbr\u003eEnsenada Madness\u003cbr\u003e5:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13\u003cbr\u003eBrooklyn Heights Boogie\u003cbr\u003e3:49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Koch Records \/ Tappan Zee Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51884335071510,"sku":"136758","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609151912154126ac6b1a1196.jpg?v=1789524908","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/bob-james-the-essential-collection-24-smooth-jazz-classics-2-disc-set","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}