Post Tagged with: "Bob James"

Steve Hackett, Trevor Rabin, Reza Khan, Alex Skolnick + Others: Dazzling Guitar Music

Steve Hackett, Trevor Rabin, Reza Khan, Alex Skolnick + Others: Dazzling Guitar Music

With the constant influx of new music, it’s too easy to overlook things. Here are some recordings from six-string masters that shouldn’t have been missed.

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

On the Genius (and Ubiquitousness) of Saxophonist David Sanborn

Often situated in a cloud of opaque neo-funk, the late David Sanborn’s talents could be understandably obscured. Yet, there’s no mistaking, or escaping, that tone.

Bob James + Sam Franz - '2080' (2022)

Bob James + Sam Franz – ‘2080’ (2022)

The only thing ‘old’ about Bob James is his willingness to step outside his comfort zone, as evidenced by ‘2080’ with the young electronic whiz Sam Franz.

Bob James Trio, "Feel Like Making Love / Night Crawler" (2022): One Track Mind

Bob James Trio, “Feel Like Making Love / Night Crawler” (2022): One Track Mind

Take away the fussy orchestral arrangements from these vintage songs and you’re left with what made Bob James a long-time great. He still is.

Bob James - 'Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions' (2020)

Bob James – ‘Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions’ (2020)

‘Once Upon a Time’ explores the possible directions that Bob James largely eschewed in favor of a more melodic – and popular – approach.

Bob James - 'Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions' (2020)

Bob James – ‘Once Upon a Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions’ (2020)

Bob James’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ helps to complete our understanding of an artist far more adventurous than his popular works come close to suggesting.

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Bob James Trio – ‘Espresso’ (2018)

‘Espresso’ doesn’t always stick to the script of being an acoustic trio playing straight-ahead jazz, but Bob James never really chose a side.

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Bob James and David Sanborn – ‘Quartette Humaine’ (2013)

Bob James and David Sanborn’s ‘Quartette Humaine’ offers a brand-new vision, shared and single-mindedly swinging.

Say What?!? Jazz Music's Most Surprising Albums: Gimme Five

Say What?!? Jazz Music’s Most Surprising Albums: Gimme Five

An exploration of the more notable hidden surprises in jazz.

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Must Hear TV: Prime-time themes that still resonate

by Something Else Reviews In many ways, television is a technological wonder these days, what with remote controls, digital signals and DVRs. But, for those who fell in love with the old-school opening theme, it’s not all gravy. Today, you’re more likely to simply see the word LOST charging towardRead More