Diving into Smooth Jazz: A Closer Look at Bob James' "The Essential Collection" For over five decades,
(with a US reissue in 2005 via Koch Records), this collection highlights James's transition from a session architect to the "godfather of smooth jazz". It is particularly prized for containing the original tracks that became foundational to hip-hop through extensive sampling. Essential Tracklist Highlights The collection features including these iconic compositions: Amazon.com Feel Like Making LIVE!
The collection is praised by AllMusic for its insightful liner notes and chronological overview. It features legendary tracks such as:
The album includes:
Diving into Smooth Jazz: A Closer Look at Bob James' "The Essential Collection" For over five decades,
(with a US reissue in 2005 via Koch Records), this collection highlights James's transition from a session architect to the "godfather of smooth jazz". It is particularly prized for containing the original tracks that became foundational to hip-hop through extensive sampling. Essential Tracklist Highlights The collection features including these iconic compositions: Amazon.com Feel Like Making LIVE!
The collection is praised by AllMusic for its insightful liner notes and chronological overview. It features legendary tracks such as:
The album includes: