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Title: Bob James - One
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1974, Jazz, Jazz-Funk Fusion, New York City, New York 5/26
Matrix #: FC 36835
Condition: Mint (LM) | Members: Bob J (39' - Alive)
Cultural Facts:

1. Personal Struggle: James came from serious jazz training but had to survive the 70s shift where jazz players were pushed toward funk, TV, and studio work to stay visible.
2. Studio Lore: One was arranged with Creed Taylor’s CTI polish, placing James inside the clean, cinematic side of 70s jazz production.
3. Scene Ecology: The album later became sample culture gold, with Bob James records feeding hip hop producers who heard breaks and loops inside smooth jazz textures.