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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.
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The Very Best Of Bob James
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Restless
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autoboy3
this is the best music ever
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aarONE119
el verano =0
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Mocha67
Bob James! - Foxie, Touchdown & One
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Zoitz
love the theme for taxi ^_^
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wupx
Tahoe '97 mix [3]
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Splif4d
хорош
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jackmeeks
tahoe '97 mix [2]
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runbmc
tahoe '97 mix
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boehj
a pimp!
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Herr_Apathy
Nautilus!
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Miss-Kei
He's amazing!?!? :-)
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kaly_
Happy Birthday !!!
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Assedor
Bob is brilliant showman, able to rouse the audience. The identity of the mega-caliber, he undeniably talented keyboardist, his dashing style of play is easily recognizable.
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BarackFlowbama
Nautilus is one of the best hip-hop songs ever.
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kaalper
nice.
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lock2stock
I don't think that labelling Bob as the best jazz musician of all time is correct. There's no need to compare him to Miles or Duke or whoever else. Bob is a great musician in his own niche.
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JaapStobbe
@ SoulJazzsterInc I did gave Bob props. Please read carefully. But labelling Bob James as the best jazz artist of all time doesn't exactly make one look like much of a jazz fanatic. There's a whole bunch of jazz artists who have had a bigger impact on jazz than Bob james.
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LOVES-DESIRE
Bob James is one of the very best Jazz Artists of all time ....... Everyone has their own opinion and it is valid ......... Bob James you are one of the Bestest ........
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Nils-erik_mulle
\o/
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Szczotkowsky
Jazz Genius,two thumbs up for him.
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