Angels Of Shanghai is the latest Jazz CD released by the highly talented Bob James who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Bob James fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Unfortunately, it's not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Angels Of Shanghai. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Bob James possesses the characteristic of being able to win you over with him talent alone. The kind of artist I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to.
Angels Of Shanghai is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It's quite simply great listening. A must buy for the Jazz fan.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 - Gulangyu Island, track 4 - Theme 'Onara' From 'Daejangkeum', and track 8 - Melodia: A Quiet Place For Two.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 - Angela With Purple Bamboo. Outstanding!
Angels Of Shanghai Release Notes:
Bob James originally released Angels Of Shanghai on Apr 10, 2007 on the Koch label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Celebration
2. Gulangyu Island
3. Endless Time
4. Theme 'Onara' From 'Daejangkeum'
5. Dream With Me
6. Angels' Theme: The Invention Of Love
7. The Magic Paintbrush
8. Melodia: A Quiet Place For Two
9. Butterfly Lovers
10. Dialogues: The Universal Language
11. Angela With Purple Bamboo
Personnel: Bob James (piano); Jack Lee (guitars); Nathan East (bass instrument); Harvey Mason, Lewis Pragasam (drums); D.J. Zest (loops); The Angels. Additional personnel: Karen Han (erhu).
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