Bob James - Hands Down download album
- Performer: Bob James
- Title: Hands Down
- Genre: Jazz / Funk & Soul
- Country: US
- Formats: MPC AAC MP4 AAC APE ASF RA
- Released: 1997
- Style: Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk, Fusion
- MP3 album: 1446 mb
- FLAC album: 1689 mb
- Rating: 4.5/5
- Votes: 171

Hands Down is the tenth studio album by Bob James), released in 1982. This was a turning point in James career, with the tracks "It's Only Me" and "Spunky" being early exponents of electronic jazz. At the time electronica was transforming popular music in reaction to the big orchestrations of the late 1970s (prevalent on James' previous works). The minimalist tastes of the era were also reflected in "Roberta", which mostly featured James in a piano solo. All songs written by Bob James, unless where noted.
Hands Down (Cass, Album). Tappan Zee Records, Columbia. Hands Down (Cass, Album). Hands Down is one of the most "challenging" Bob James albums (if you can use that word in this genre). It has taken a long time to grow on me, but I've found it quite rewarding with its highly complex compositions and performances. Janus" is one of his best works. The first minute, especially, is simply awesome. Heavy use of jazz chords like minor and major 7s do reveal the era that this was made, to some extent, but they work so well to give the song some robust emotion. For me the best track is Mike Lawrence's haunting "Roberta
Hands Down is one of the most "challenging" Bob James albums (if you can use that word in this genre). Lawrence sadly passed away from cancer shortly after this album was recorded. It closes with the great "It's Only Me," a downtrodden number similar in spirit to "Fly Away" from Lucky Seven. Reply Notify me Helpful.
By: Bob James (1982, Electronic). More albums from Bob James: Rameau by Bob James. All Around The Town by Bob James. View all albums . Hands Down. By: Bob James (1982, Electronic).
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I found this album at a local sale for 50 cents. I had no idea what to expect from the album, I just bought the LP because the cover was cool. I later found the 50 cents was well spent. From start to finish this album was a great listen. If you like a good example of early 1980s funk/jazz fusion music, this is the album. Spunky: This track was worth the price alone
On this page you can not listen to mp3 music free or download album or mp3 track to your PC, phone or tablet. All materials are provided for educational purposes. Released at: This album was released on the label Tappan Zee Records (catalog number FC 38067) Columbia (catalog number FC 38067). This album was released in 1982 year. Format of the release is. Vinyl, LP. Album. The album included the following session artists: Bass.
Hands Down is the eleventh album by Bob James (10th studio album as reflected by the title and cover), released in 1982. This was a turning point in James career, with the tracks "It's Only Me" and "Spunky" being early exponents of electronic jazz at a time electronica was transforming popular music in reaction to the big orchestrations of the late 1970s (prevalent on James' previous works).
Hands Down is the tenth studio album by Bob James (10th studio album as reflected by the title and cover), released in 1982. Tracklist: 01. Spunky 02.
Tracklist
1 | Spunky | 6:59 |
2 | Macumba | 5:11 |
3 | Shamboozie | 5:17 |
4 | Janus | 5:51 |
5 | Roberta | 6:53 |
6 | It's Only Me | 5:24 |
Credits
- Producer, Arranged By – Bob James
Notes
Originally released in 1982.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 017615 846324
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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FC 38067 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | Tappan Zee Records | FC 38067 | US | 1982 |
CBS 85848 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album) | CBS | CBS 85848 | US | 1982 |
CBS 85848 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | CBS | CBS 85848 | UK | 1982 |
25AP 2360 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | CBS/Sony | 25AP 2360 | Japan | 1982 |
35DP 32 | Bob James | Hands Down (CD, Album) | Tappan Zee Records, CBS/Sony | 35DP 32 | Japan | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1 | SpunkyDrums – Harvey Mason |
7:00 |
A2 | MacumbaArranged By [Vocals] – Rod TempertonDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Steve KhanSynthesizer [Bass], Drum Programming – Bob JamesSynthesizer [Lyricon] – Rob ZanteTrumpet – Mike Lawrence, Ron TooleyVocals – Luther Vandross, Milt Grayson, Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Yvonne Lewis, Zach Sanders*Woodwind – Wally Kane, Whit Sidener |
5:11 |
A3 | ShamboozieBass – Marcus MillerDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Steve KhanSaxophone [Alto] – Jay BeckensteinTrumpet – Mike Lawrence, Ron TooleyWoodwind – Wally Kane, Whit Sidener |
5:20 |
B1 | JanusAcoustic Guitar – David Brown Bass – Doug StegmeyerDrums – Liberty DeVittoSaxophone [Tenor] – Eddie Daniels |
5:49 |
B2 | RobertaDrums – Harvey MasonStrings – Alfred Brown, Barry Finclair, Charles McCracken, Elena Barere, Emanuel Vardi, Gerald Tarack, Jan Mullen, John Pintavalle, Jonathan Abramowitz, Joseph Rubushka*, LaMar Alsop, Lewis Eley, Marvin Morgenstern, Matthew Riamondi*, Max Ellen, Richard Locker, Richard Sortomme, Theodore Israel, Warren LashStrings [Concertmaster] – David NadienTrombone – Wayne AndreTrumpet – Dave Taylor*, John Frosk, Randy BreckerWoodwind – Mark Colby |
6:48 |
B3 | It's Only MeSynthesizer [Bass], Drum Programming – Bob James |
5:24 |
Credits
- Bass – Gary King (tracks: A1, A2, B2)
- Co-producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Joe Jorgensen
- Engineer – Bruce Robbins, Chaz Clifton, Marc Chusid, Nancy Byers, Wayne Warnecke
- Mastered By – Vlad Meller*
- Percussion – Leonard 'Doc' Gibbs, Jr. (tracks: A1 to B1)
- Piano – Bob James (tracks: B1 to B3)
- Producer, Arranged By – Bob James
- Synthesizer [Fender Rhodes] – Bob James (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Synthesizer [Polyphonic] – Bob James (tracks: A1 to B1, B3)
- Trombone – Dave Taylor* (tracks: A2, A3, B2), Jim Pugh (tracks: A2, A3, B2)
- Trumpet – Jon Faddis (tracks: A2, A3, B2)
- Woodwind – Eddie Daniels (tracks: A2, A3, B2), George Marge (tracks: A2, A3, B2)
Notes
Manufactured and distributed by - CBS Records Canada Ltd.Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FC 38067 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | Tappan Zee Records | FC 38067 | US | 1982 |
VICJ-61723 | Bob James | Hands Down (CD, Album, RE) | Tappan Zee Records | VICJ-61723 | Japan | 2015 |
CBS 85848 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | CBS | CBS 85848 | UK | 1982 |
25AP 2360 | Bob James | Hands Down (LP, Album, Gat) | CBS/Sony | 25AP 2360 | Japan | 1982 |
35DP 32 | Bob James | Hands Down (CD, Album) | Tappan Zee Records, CBS/Sony | 35DP 32 | Japan | Unknown |