Bob James - Once Upon A Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions LP

RSD 2020 Release!

Once Upon A Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions is a previously unavailable release of recordings from pianist Bob James, captured at Wollman Auditorium by Resonance founder and co-president, George Klabin. This limited edition 180-gram LP features James performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions in two different trio settings Ñ one with bassist Larry Rockwell & drummer Robert (Cleve) Pozar, and one with bassist Bill Woods & drummer Omar Clay. The deluxe gatefold set includes an extensive booklet of essays plus new interviews with Bob James, and rare photographs.

Tracklist:

January 20, 1965 (with Larry Rockwell on bass and Robert Pozar on drums):

1. Serenata (5:46)
2. Once Upon A Time (7:00)
3. Lateef Minor 7th (7:36)
4. Variations (6:22)

October 9, 1965 (with Bill Wood on bass and Omar Clay on drums):

1. Airegin (4:42)
2. Indian Summer (5:10)
3. Solar (5:22
4. Long Forgotten Blues (9:01)