Bob James – Three (VG+/VG) – LP, US 1976

Three is an LP by Bob James from 1976 released on the CTI Records label.

About this album

Three shows Bob James refining the elegant jazz-fusion sound that made him a crossover favourite in the 1970s. Issued in 1976, the album balances polished electric textures with memorable melodies and supple rhythm-section interplay, highlighting James’s gift for making sophisticated jazz feel accessible without losing its harmonic depth. Its best-known pieces, including the lively "Westchester Lady" and the version of "One Mint Julep", helped cement his reputation for tuneful, finely arranged fusion. By this stage, James had become one of the key figures in smooth, commercially minded jazz, and Three strengthened that position with music that was both relaxed and sharply crafted.