Bob James - Touchdown (1978) Part 1 (Full Album)
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Track List: 1-3
1. Bob James - Angela (Theme from ``Taxi'') (0:00)
2. Bob James - Touchdown (5:45)
3. Bob James - I Want To Thank You (Very Much) (11:31)
Part 1. • Bob James - Touchdown ...
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Touchdown Review by Thom Jurek
Bob James' most enduring recording is perhaps one of his least adventurous. Full of simple laid-back melodies, light, airy grooves, and quiet backdrops, it's a smooth jazz "masterpiece." It's an enduring part of his catalog and was the launch pad for many movie and television projects, and for a string of hit recordings for the Warner label in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. In effect, it insured his financial security for the future. The set is notable for its heavyweight cast including David Sanborn, Ron Carter, Idris Muhammad, Steve Gadd, Eric Gale, Hubert Laws, and Earl Klugh. It also netted the monster hit "Angela (Theme from Taxi)," which continued to get airplay on smooth jazz stations into the 21st century. James is a highly developed pianist, arranger, and composer, and while the music here is as safe as milk, it nonetheless spoke to millions.
Personnel:
Bob James - acoustic piano, Yamaha electric grand piano, Fender Rhodes, Oberheim Polyphonic synthesizer, arrangements and conductor
Eric Gale - guitar solo (1), electric guitar (2, 5)
Hiram Bullock - electric guitar (2-5), guitar solo (5), vocal solo (5)
Earl Klugh - acoustic guitar (3, 4, 5)
Richard Resnicoff - rhythm acoustic guitar (3)
Gary King - electric bass (1, 2)
Ron Carter - acoustic bass (3, 4, 5), piccolo bass solo (5)
Idris Muhammad - drums (1)
Steve Gadd - drums (2-5)
Ralph MacDonald - percussion (1-4)
Mongo Santamaria - percussion (5)
Brass and Woodwinds
Phil Bodner - alto saxophone, flute, oboe
Jerry Dodgion - alto saxophone, flute
David Sanborn - alto saxophone solo (2)
Howard Johnson - baritone saxophone, contrabass clarinet
Harvey Estrin - tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
George Marge - tenor saxophone, English horn, flute, oboe, recorder
Hubert Laws - flute solo (3, 4, 5)
Wayne Andre - trombone
Dave Bargeron - trombone
Alan Raph - trombone
Randy Brecker - trumpet
Jon Faddis - trumpet
Mike Lawrence - trumpet
Ron Tooley - trumpet
Strings:
David Nadien - concertmaster
Jonathan Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, Richard Locker and Charles McCracken - cello
Jean Dane, Theodore Israel, Sue Pray and Emanuel Vardi - viola
Harry Cykman, Lewis Eley, Max Ellen, Louis Gabowitz, Diana Halprin, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, John Pintavalle, Matthew Raimondi, Herbert Sorkin and Richard Sortomme - violin
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46 years had pass sense I have the opportunity to listen this album the first time .......today in January 2024 I enjoy it as always and even more and more .......thanks Mr Bob James !!!!!!!
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40年以上前になりますが、毎日の様に聞いて楽しんでいました。先日、ラジオからこのアルバムの曲が流れて懐かしくて、今は毎日聞いています。楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂いています。最近のBOBは老いてもイカシテいる！
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About 45 years ago I listened to Bob James' Touchdown every week because it was actually the title theme of a football highlight show from a broadcaster in Tokyo. Who now believes it featured Oklahoma Sooners!? While showing a condensed game the background was filled with Philadelphia soul music!
I was a 14 year old kid listening to the theme from the TV show "Taxi", and that when I immediately fell in love with Bob James's Music, and I 've been a loyal fan ever since 😅
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The iconic classical jazz of B.J. is phenomenal and I've listened for decades, especially touchdown and Bob James 4 is so smooth ,superb. The best goat non-lyrics easy-going in album that exists. Period. Nuf said. End of an era.
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Man these jams my dad had on his reel to reel. LoL❤
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AS A TRUE OLD SKOOL BROTHA MAN,I,OLD SKOOL MUSIC APPROVES OF THIS OLD SKOOL MUSIC.
I'll bet Steely Dan loves this album
That statement could be taken as a compliment or insult lol
Bob James & Steely Dan awesome combination
@@swisschocolatecake4547for real
Donald probably thinks he could do it better.
Love. "Steely Dan" isn't just one person, but the name of a band.
Brings back a lot of memories as I would play this record getting ready for junior high school in 1980. of course everyone in the US knew Angela as the Taxi theme, thanks for this share Drew!
My pleasure 😊
Yes indeed love this album ❤️
1978, Pertama kali saya mengenal dan menyukai musik Jazz .... sangat menikmati lagu dari Bob James.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH For post this GEM !!!
My pleasure 😊
@@54music2 This song reminds of the time past precious moments
The title track "Touchdown" was supposed to have been Taxi's title music, but that its funk-disco vibe did not quite fit in with the show's premise.
Instead, it was "Angela" that became the title theme. Originally it was only to be used as background music in the show's third episode, "Blind Date," during the scene where Alex meets up with Angela Matusa (Suzanne Kent).
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Just great sounds thanks Bob
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Me tocó escuchar este disco cuando salió a la venta tenía 20años y que capturado por este gran músico y este tema en especial por la película
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Great album. One of his best.
A GENIUS !!!
Outstanding
Text you back when you was a kid watching taxi on TV
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La música de este caballero es simplemente fantástica
Bob James on fender Rhodes 😎😎😎
Sooo many Memories..
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Outstanding citations-thank you!!
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forever❤❤
YES CLASSICAL JAZZ ALRIGHT
Mr. James. I hope you see this comment. Thank You Sir.
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Loved this album. Must have played "Angela" and "Touchdown" I dont know how many times..I see in your notes that the late, great David Sandborn played on the 3rd song, but didnt he also have a solo on Touchdown? I always thought it was him. DAVID SANDBORN RIH
I have corrected the mistake. David Sandborn is listed as playing on Track 2. Touchdown. Thank you for pointing this out.
i tell people i play the electric piano, i dont, bob does.
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