Lucky Seven LP
Bob James
1979 Tappan Zee/Columbia Records
On LUCKY SEVEN, Bob James' seventh release, the keyboardist rebounds
from the blandness that marked his previous TOUCHDOWN. James composed,
arranged, produced, and conducted LUCKY SEVEN's six tracks. The result
suggests a return to the sound ... Full Descriptionof
his early-to-mid '70s releases. Once again, James calls in his
heavyweight friends of the decade. Hiram Bullock, bassist Neil Jason,
Steve Khan, bassist Gary King, Steve Gadd, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker,
Dave Sanborn, and electric guitarist Eric Gale are among the players
appearing here alongside James.
Patti Austin lends her vocal
talents to "Friends," a duet with Jason, while Bullock, Schoen, and
James himself provide backup. James' synthesizers and electronic
keyboards date the recording in places. But James puts his best tracks
forward and allows the listener to wind down with the final three.
While James didn't exactly hit the jackpot with LUCKY SEVEN, "Rush
Hour" and "Blue Lick" are notably fine.
   | 1. | Rush Hour |
| 2. | Blue Lick |
| 3. | Look-Alike |
| 4. | Big Stone City |
| 5. | Friends |
| 6. | Fly Away |
Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.
- Robert Frost
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
- Samuel Johnson
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