Master of smooth jazz
The sophisticated fusion sound of Bob James.
"NY Mellow" impresses with his excellent arranging skills and keyboard technique. Its urban and sophisticated sound is appealing, and it is regarded as an important work representing the fusion scene of the early 1980s. It is a representative album that combines commercial success with artistic perfection.
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A:
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1)
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Brooklyn Heights Boogie
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2)
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The Genie
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3)
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Last Chance
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4)
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Ballade
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5)
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Groove For Julie
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B:
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1)
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Hello Nardo
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2)
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The Marilu
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3)
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New York Mellow
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4)
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Night Moods
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5)
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Angela (Theme From "Taxi")
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Vibraphone - Dave Friedman
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Drums - Idris Muhammad
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Arranged By - Bob James
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Composed By - Bob James
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Keyboards - Bob James
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Producer - Bob James
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Synthesizer - Bob James
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Reeds - Tom Scott
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Reeds - Michael Brecker
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Guitar - Eric Gale
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Percussion - Ralph MacDonald
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Mastered By - Vladimir Meller
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Bass - Gary King
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Trumpet - Marvin Stamm
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Reeds - Eddie Daniels
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Drums - Buddy Williams
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Percussion - Leonard 'Doc' Gibbs
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Trumpet - Randy Brecker
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Reeds - George Marge
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Guitar - Steve Khan
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Drums - Peter Erskine
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Drums - Steve Gadd
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Percussion - Jimmy Maelen
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Trumpet - Mike Lawrence
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Mixed By - Joe Jorgensen
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Producer [Associate] - Joe Jorgensen
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Recorded By - Joe Jorgensen
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Drums - Sticks McElhiney
