Bob James largely defined pop/jazz crossover in the '70s.
Two, reissued by Koch, is typical of his output. Mixing together aspects of pop, R&B and classical with just a touch of jazz,
James (heard throughout on electric keyboards) put the emphasis on catchy melodies and lightly funky rhythms. The results range from insipid to pleasant, with a brass section, a string section, and vocalists (including
Patti Austin) utilized to create what is essentially background music. ~ Scott Yanow