Very Best Of Tappan Zee Records / Various Very Best Of Tappan Zee Records / Various CD

Two CD collection. Tappan Zee Records is a label founded by jazz keyboard player Bob James. Robinsongs is very proud to release a definitive compilation of their finest releases. The package features six Bob James cuts including the haunting 'Angela' - the theme from the TV series Taxi, 'Brighton By The Sea' written by and featuring saxophonist Grover Washington Jr and 'Westchester Lady' from Bob James 3, probably the most well-known Bob James album. Also included on this package is the full-length version of 'Black Is The Color' by Wilbert Longmire - a jazz funk classic - and there are three other tracks by Wilbert Longmire featured: 'Love's Holiday' - a cover of the Earth Wind & Fire classic, 'Good Morning' and 'Take Your Time' - taken from Taxi TV series. Richard Tee & Mark Colby also feature heavily with four tracks apiece. Bob James also recorded with guitarist Earl Klugh, and one of two tracks featured on this package include the outstanding 'Kari' which was taken from their "One On One" album.

1. Tappan Zee - Bob James 2. Black Is the Colour - Wilbert Longmire 3. First Love - Richard Tee 4. Serpentine Fire - Mark Colby 5. Nightcrawler - Bob James 6. Darlin' Darlin' Baby - Steve Khan 7. Kari - Bob James ; Earl Klugh 8. On and on - Mark Colby 9. Good Morning - Wilbert Longmire 10. Tell It Like It Is - Richard Tee 11. Let Me Know - Joanne Brackeen 12. Watermelon Man - Mongo Santamaria 13. Westchester Lady - Bob James 14. Jesus Children of America - Richard Tee 15. Love's Holiday - Wilbert Longmire 16. Oceans Between Us - Allen Harris Band 17. Brighton By the Sea - Bob James 18. Some Punk Funk - Steve Khan 19. Skat Talk - Mark Colby 20. Everyday - Richard Tee 21. Sign of the Times - Bob James 22. I'll Never See You Smile Again - Bob James ; Earl Klugh 23. Peace of Mind - Mark Colby 24. Take Your Time - Wilbert Longmire 25. Angela-Theme from Taxi - Bob James