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Bob James – Hands Down (NM/E) – LP, JP 1982, With OBI
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Hands Down is an LP by Bob James from 1982 released on the CBS, CBS/Sony, Tappan Zee Records label.
About this album
Hands Down is a polished showcase of Bob James’s early-1980s fusion style, where jazz sophistication meets funk rhythm and disco-era shine. Issued in 1982, the album builds on his reputation for accessible, beautifully arranged instrumental music, balancing crisp keyboard lines, elastic grooves and a strong melodic instinct. James’s writing and production give the record a streamlined feel without losing the harmonic detail that made his work so influential in jazz-rock and smooth jazz circles. With pieces such as “Spunky” and “Janus”, Hands Down stands as a distinctive example of how fusion could stay both radio-friendly and musically intricate.
Genre: Jazz
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A1 Janus
A2 Roberta
A3 It'S Only Me
B1 Spunky
B2 Macumba
B3 Shamboozie