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Bob James – One
Year/Genre/City: 1974, Jazz Fusion, New York City
Matrix #: CTI 6043
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks great
Cultural Facts:
Sample Magnet: Bob James’ CTI-era grooves became some of the most sampled textures in hip-hop and R&B—this period is basically the blueprint for “luxury jazz” turning into breakbeat source material later.
TV Theme: The “Angela (Theme from Taxi)” association helped lock Bob James into American pop culture beyond jazz audiences—his melodies crossed into living rooms the same way sitcom themes did in the ’70s.
CTI Aesthetic: CTI albums were marketed like premium objects—big studio sound, orchestration/slick arranging, and high-end visuals—aimed at listeners who wanted jazz to feel modern, polished, and adult without being academic.
1/20/2026 CC
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