Bob James (born December 25, 1939) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz … Read Full Bio ↴Bob James (born December 25, 1939) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist.
Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz albums, most of his recordings contain "pop-jazz" which is a type of instrumental pop music. Bob James was an important figure in turning 1970s fusion jazz more commercial. For their album One on One, Earl Klugh and Bob James received a Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981.
"Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date.
With his song "Take Me To The Mardi Gras", Bob James secured his place in hip-hop history when the song was sampled by Run-DMC in their song "Peter Piper" from the Raising Hell release. "Take Me To The Mardi Gras" has been sampled in numerous hip-hop songs since "Peter Piper", including Eric B. & Rakim's "Don't Sweat The Technique", the Beastie Boys' "Hold It Now, Hit It", and by Timbaland, in Missy Elliot's "Work It".
Another song by Bob James that has also been frequently sampled by the hip-hop and electronic music community is "Nautilus", being sampled by artists such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Cam and Luke Vibert, and Ghostface Killah. Nautilus has been covered by current touring acts as diverse as Greyboy Allstars and Sound Tribe Sector 9.
Bob James' recordings have practically defined pop/jazz and crossover during the past few decades. Very influenced by pop and movie music, James has often featured R&B-ish soloists (most notably Grover Washington Jr.), who add a jazz touch to what is essentially an instrumental pop set. He actually started out in music going with a much different direction.
In 1962, Bob James recorded a bop-ish trio set for Mercury, and three years later his album for ESP was quite avant-garde, with electronic tapes used for effects. After a period with Sarah Vaughan (1965-1968), he became a studio musician, and by 1973 was arranging and working as a producer for CTI.
In 1974, James recorded his first purely commercial effort as a leader; he later made big-selling albums for his own Tappan Zee label, Columbia, and Warner Bros., including collborations with Earl Klugh (Cool, One on One) and David Sanborn (Double Vision). Listeners who prefer challenging jazz to background dance music will be consistently disappointed by Bob James' post-1965 albums.
James is a member of smooth jazz supergroup Fourplay and is a Yamaha Artist.
Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz albums, most of his recordings contain "pop-jazz" which is a type of instrumental pop music. Bob James was an important figure in turning 1970s fusion jazz more commercial. For their album One on One, Earl Klugh and Bob James received a Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance of 1981.
"Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date.
With his song "Take Me To The Mardi Gras", Bob James secured his place in hip-hop history when the song was sampled by Run-DMC in their song "Peter Piper" from the Raising Hell release. "Take Me To The Mardi Gras" has been sampled in numerous hip-hop songs since "Peter Piper", including Eric B. & Rakim's "Don't Sweat The Technique", the Beastie Boys' "Hold It Now, Hit It", and by Timbaland, in Missy Elliot's "Work It".
Another song by Bob James that has also been frequently sampled by the hip-hop and electronic music community is "Nautilus", being sampled by artists such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Cam and Luke Vibert, and Ghostface Killah. Nautilus has been covered by current touring acts as diverse as Greyboy Allstars and Sound Tribe Sector 9.
Bob James' recordings have practically defined pop/jazz and crossover during the past few decades. Very influenced by pop and movie music, James has often featured R&B-ish soloists (most notably Grover Washington Jr.), who add a jazz touch to what is essentially an instrumental pop set. He actually started out in music going with a much different direction.
In 1962, Bob James recorded a bop-ish trio set for Mercury, and three years later his album for ESP was quite avant-garde, with electronic tapes used for effects. After a period with Sarah Vaughan (1965-1968), he became a studio musician, and by 1973 was arranging and working as a producer for CTI.
In 1974, James recorded his first purely commercial effort as a leader; he later made big-selling albums for his own Tappan Zee label, Columbia, and Warner Bros., including collborations with Earl Klugh (Cool, One on One) and David Sanborn (Double Vision). Listeners who prefer challenging jazz to background dance music will be consistently disappointed by Bob James' post-1965 albums.
James is a member of smooth jazz supergroup Fourplay and is a Yamaha Artist.
Nautilus
Bob James Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Nautilus' by these artists:
Alkpote Tounsi, ris-Kaa Octo-pute, aqua-pute, cara-pute, hydro-pute,…
Anima Adversa Iluminando el mar, la espada oculta, disfrazada de narval. …
Azagatel Neptune almighty Lord of all source of power Alas the conc…
Emmanuel We dived and sank deeper than any sea floor cnchors welded…
Hard GZ Cadenas, sellos, dientes de oro, porque me siento solo Y aho…
In Hearts Wake This was my hiding place, my sanctuary that I once…
L'Anarchiste Let me up a bit higher I′ve been laid down lower Let…
Loneshark Nuclear powered First of it's kind and class Operation Sunsh…
Maga Despacio,sin mover el aire, Me desinvento en mi rincón, At…
Nocif Tu mets l'assiette sous mes yeux, après tu te demandes…
Osirus Jack (Big Tab sur la prod) (Oh l'assassin, oh-la-la-la-la) (Wesh,…
Raekwon Murder you (check your thirty) Murder you (check your thirty…
S.E.A.R mec j'me balade dans panam panam (hé) le mendiant fait sa ti…
Shindy It's been a long time, long time We shouldn't have left…
Silent Majority there are times and there are places we thought this would…
Soundaltar How do I fill the you shaped hole inside my…
The Depreciation Guild breathe, into the white, nautilus you are free, flesh, yo…
The Silent Majority There are times and there are places we thought This would…
Yorushika 時計が鳴ったからやっと眼を覚ました 昨日の風邪がちょっと嘘みたいだ 出かけようにも あぁ 予報が雨模様だ どうせ出ないの…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bob James:
Angela (Theme From Angel Angel Angel, baby you make my dreams come true Ange…
Ghost Riders in the Sky An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy…
I Feel a Song Ooh, I love you so But why I love you I'll…
I Feel a Song (In My Heart) Ooh, I love you so But why I love you I'll…
It It's gonna take some time this time To get myself in…
It's Only You ah oo wah oo aahh you…
Jamaica Farewell Down the way where the nights are gay And the sun…
Night on Bold Mountain INSTRU mxmlyricstag MENTAL…
Sign of the Times Change in times See the signs Bababadoo bop Etc…
Since I Fell For You When you give love and never get love, You'd better let…
Storm Warning Storm warning, feels like a heavy rain Winds on the coast…
The Steamin' Feelin' steamin feelin' got me steamin'…
YOU ah oo wah oo aahh you…
You Are so Beautiful My life is brilliant. My life is brilliant. My love is pure.…
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@RobertLinning-fz3qo
I'm 64 and remember when this dropped!!! It was so fantastic It was dropped in the middle of the WBLS playlist during certain people ‘s shift.
@I-HUMAN-cz8bt
One of the most sampled beats in hip hop history ❤❤
@greggross8856
From the Bob James "One" album. I still have the vinyl I bought in 1975. And yes, I am that old...
@henewcom50
Don't ever sell it, it is priceless😁👍
@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171
Lucky man to know which record would never get tired on you or so many listeners. The earliest one I could ever find was Three - whichever one has Grover Washington Jr., and Westchester Lady, I think.
@greggross8856
@@henewcom50Not gonna happen...
@kellibozeman9866
I HAVE A VINYL...
Bob James Foxy LP Vinyl Record Album
@shabazz7776
100 distinct elements in one song. There's an entire Hip Hop catalog that sampled this sonically dense musical composition.
@charlesjones900
Faaaaacts
@soulglo9751
Hip Hop would be nowhere without sampling you buggin.