Restless

Bob James | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 1994)
• Original Release Date: March 8, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002MP8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,446 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Lotus Leaves

2. Under Me

3. Restless

4. Kissing Cross

5. Storm Warning

6. Animal Dreams

7. Back to Bali

8. Into the Light

9. Serenissima

10. Awaken Us to the Blue

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bob James comes through again, February 19, 2005

By 

David Susnjara - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Restless (Audio CD)

Jazz fusion keyboard player Bob James took time out from his collaboration with jazz supergroup Fourplay members Lee Ritenour, Nathan East and Harvey Mason to release his first solo album in five years. Many ears only know James as the author of "Angela," more commonly known as the theme song from the classic TV sitcom "Taxi." While that composition is a classic in its own right, there are plenty more sides to this man's talents. RESTLESS does tend to offer up some radio-friendly, more commercial moments for the likes of jazz fusion "the wave" radio stations, but this album is still a well done, very pleasurable listening experience.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars soothing, and that's not a bad thing!, October 7, 2002

By 

James R. Prater (Cleveland Tn.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Restless (Audio CD)

Still it doesn't even begin to scratch the surface! The ten selections on this CD display Bob James' many musical facets. "Lotus Leaves" is a fluid number, featuring Bob in the company of Nathan East and Max Risenhoover. "Under Me" is a jaunty number featuring Luther Vandross and Lisa Fischer. The title song showcases sax phenom Andy Snitzer. Some serious funk here! The enigmatic "Kissing Cross" features guitarist Fareed Haque and longtime collaborator Ron Carter on bass. The big hit here is "Storm Warning" featuring Bob's daughter Hilary on lead vocals. Next follows the lusty "Animal Dreams". "We go "Back To Bali" next with Bob and Haque once again. Michael Brecker lends a hand on the bouncy "Into The Light", one of my personal favorites. The mood quiets down a bit on "Serenissima", a piece which resembles a melody by Tchaikovsky in its beginning. Closing is the bright "Awaken Us To The Blue". RESTLESS is the perfect alternative to the hum-drum of smooth jazz.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Bob, March 3, 2000

By 

Wallace F. Brown (Oceanside, Cailfornia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Restless (Audio CD)

This CD by Bob is great it reminds me of his earlier stuff. And with Nathan East on Bass Guitar how can one go wrong. Michael Brecker stands out on this CD as well as Ron Carter. I can asure you that you will want this for your Bob James collection. I can now add this to everything he has done. Can't wait for the next one.