album · August 29, 2020
Once Upon a Time – The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions
Resonance RecordsSee this day
jazzsoulfunk
These previously unissued recordings from 1965 capture Bob James in a stripped-down, early trio setting, two years before his debut album was released. The material showcases his improvisational fluency and harmonic sophistication before his signature sound became widely known.
- The recordings were made in a New York studio in 1965.
- The album was released in 2020 by Resonance Records.
- The genre is jazz, soul, and funk.
Bob James is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger from Michigan, best known for his pioneering work in jazz fusion and smooth jazz. By 2020, James had a long and celebrated career, and this release captured him in an earlier, formative period.
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