Bob James
' first recording for his
Tappan Zee
label is typically lightweight. Although
Grover Washington, Jr.
has two spots on soprano, and trumpeter
Jon Faddis
is in the brass section,
James
' dated Fender Rhodes keyboard is the lead voice throughout the six pieces, which include two adaptations of classical works. Only a lightly funky version of "Feel Like Making Love" rises above the level of pleasant background music. ~ Scott Yanow