Bob James

Bob James largely defined pop/jazz crossover in the '70s. ''Two'' is typical of his output. Mixing together aspects of pop, R&B and classical with just a touch of jazz, James (heard throughout on electric keyboards) put the emphasis on catchy melodies and lightly funky rhythms. The results range from insipid to pleasant, with a brass section, a string section, and vocalists (including Patti Austin) utilized to create what is essentially background music.

• 1 take me to mardi gras
• 2 i feel a song (in my heart)
• 3 the golden apple
• 4 farabdole (l'arlesienne suite 2)
• 5 youre as right as rain
• 6 dream journey