Playin' Hooky

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The album, ranging from Latin to funk to romantic, is replete with programmed synthesizer and percussion as James alternates acoustic and electric sounds.

Playin' Hooky, Music, Bob James, Crossover Jazz, Electronic, Jazz, Jazz Music, Jazz-Pop, Pop, Smooth Jazz

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Glass Hearts is my favorite song

One of Bob James Best!

Take a breather! Try PLAYIN' HOOKY for a change!

Playin Hooky-Bob James

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Playin' Hooky
Bob James
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002NHT
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Playing With Fire
Mind Games
The River Returns
Organza
Hook, Line & Sinker
Glass Hearts
Night Sky
Do It Again
Love Is Where
Are You Ready?

Customer Reviews:

Glass Hearts is my favorite song.......2006-07-06

I'd pay for a CD with only that song on it.

One of Bob James Best!.......2006-04-18

I've been a Bob James fan since the early 70's. While I have generally enjoyed his music over the years, I have given him a fair amount of criticism for producing unimaginative "smooth jazz" from time to time. He has created some gems (Three, Touchdown, Grand Piano Canyon) and few clunkers, too (Foxie, Hands Down, 12). However, this CD rates as one of his best efforts. "Playing With Fire" is reminscent of his enjoyable mid 70's compositions and has a nice Latin sound. "Mind Games" has gotten a great deal of airplay and it's always nice to hear Boney James and Bob James collaborate. The big surprises here are "Night Sky" and "Love is Where." Both are superb compositions and are reminders that Bob can write stunningly beautiful music.

Take a breather! Try PLAYIN' HOOKY for a change!.......2002-10-13

Bob James treats us to a "musical vacation" on this CD, his solo follow-up to RESTLESS. "Playing With Fire" is a new twist on a familliar melody by Chopin. "Mind Games" is radio-ready, featuring Bob at the Rhodes with Boney James (no relation--his real name is James Oppenheim). "The River Returns" features vocalisation by Bob's daughter Hilary. It bleeds into "Organza", which reminds me an awful lot of "Lotus Leaves". Bob reels us in with the funky "Hook, Line, And Sinker", featuring Oppenheim and a great horn section out front. "Glass Hearts" is a poignant tune, embodying the musical spirit of Jobim and Chopin. "Night Sky" is worthy of musing. New talent Rasheeda puts an orgasmic spin on the Gershwins' "Do It Again". "Love Is Where" features the East brothers Marcel and Nathan, and Rick Braun. "Are You Ready" is a sexually charged tune with some ingenious modulations and chords. True Bob James in every sense of the word!

Playin Hooky-Bob James.......2001-10-05

I just recieved this CD a belated birthday gift from my sister. an I must say this is a great recording. This is smooth jazz at its best. I have been fan of Bob James for many years. I own several of his recordings some of the early ones on vinyl. This is definitly one of his best.

Top Shelf.......2000-06-21

Bob James is a JAZZ MASTER..PERIOD! His understanding of the piano and jazz nuances make this ONE of my favorites of his. The CD covers styles from ballads, to Latin and also a little R&B influence, and is BRIMMING with programmed synthesizer and percussion. As I mentioned, top shelf. Add THIS one to your collection!

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