Cab fare by souls of mischief sampled bob james s angela theme from taxi. Bob s known as one of smoothjazzs first pioneers, but this is actually a great tune to play, especially on anything with a good rhodes patch. Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz albums, most of his recordings contain popjazz which is a type of instrumental pop music. Angela set the tone for taxi, though it wasnt intended to. It was featured on touchdown, a 1978 jazz album which was a. Check out angela theme from taxi by bob james on amazon music. Free bleach season 1 tpb bleach ost 3 bleach opening 12 miwa change mp3. This is from the 1978 album entitled, touchdown, this is another one of bob james masterpieces.
Disc one includes his 1974 hit feel like making love. Bob james best songs 2012 what are the best songs of bob james i offer my list best songs of bob james of all time yo can see top 18 songs of bob james, most popular charts, top 18 songs compiled by different users i never realized how many hits bob james had. One is the second solo album by jazz keyboardist bob james. The music is arranged chronologically for the most part, with derivations made for musical continuity. Interactive download by bob james and tv theme song. The pair is accompanied by a band of crack studio types that includes james former cti mates acoustic bassist ron carter and drummer. Angela theme from taxi from taxi sheet music piano. Bob james angela theme from taxi sheet music pdf notes. And let us not forget that taxi is one of the best half dozen tv themes every recorded. Angela theme from taxi by bob james on amazon music. James provided all the music for taxi and collected some of its music, including angela, on the genie. Robert mcelhiney james born december 25, 1939 is a jazz and jazz fusion keyboardist, arranger and producer.
Choose from bob james sheet music for such popular songs as celebrate me home, angela theme from taxi, and bali run. All songs written by bob james angela theme from taxi 5. The albums title is a reference to this being james sixth solo album a touchdown being worth six points in american football, a pattern also followed by his previous album heads featuring a five cent coin on its cover and next album lucky seven. The easygoing vibe captures the spirit of 1970s new york city. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this song plus tens of millions more songs. Angela, solo jazz guitar taxi theme by bob james duration. Bob james was an important figure in turning 1970s fusion jazz more commercial. Print and download sheet music for angela theme from taxi by bob james. From his first days in marshall, missouri, the music of bob james has captivated audiences throughout the world.
None of them set out to be a driver, a mechanic, or a dispatcherbut, hey, bob james didnt set out to write the theme song for taxi when he sat down to compose angela, either. From his first days of piano recital in marshall, missouri to his own trio while at the university of michigan to new york city and beyond, the music of bob james has. For their album one on one, earl klugh and bob james received a grammy award for best pop instrumental performance of 1981. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Bob james angela theme from taxi sheet music in eb. We can only maintain and improve yalp if paying members keep supporting us. Bob composed all the original music used in that television. Rhodes scholar collects 22 tracks he recorded for cti and tappan zee, ranging from one in 1974 to one on one in 1979. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Bob james angela theme from taxi sheet music notes, chords for piano big notes. Hot on the heels of his commercial breakthrough touchdown, which contained the monster hit angela theme from taxi, bob james teamed up with acoustic guitarist earl klugh for the first of two hit duet albums.
A bob james compilation such as this was long overdue. Listening to this tune always makes me remember watching that great old tv show as a kid. Bob james angela taxi theme jul 21, 2011 by admin 1 comment posted in. Music profile for bob james, born 25 december 1939. The career of bob james is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. Bob james angela theme from taxi piano cover by steve tocco. It was an important album in the early smooth jazz genre and is famous for its end track, nautilus, which became important to hip hop as one of the most sampled tracks in american music.
Angela, the instrumental theme from the 1970s television sitcom taxi, is probably bob james most wellknown work to date. Bob james sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Bob james the original theme from taxi angela discogs. Best of bob james bob james bob james artist musician. Bob james samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Our goal is to help musicians like you to learn to play the music they love. As much as his music, however, is the manner in which this comp showcases his development of the fender rhodes pianos. Discover all bob james s music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Bob james angela theme from taxi by noblacktie free. Listen free to bob james angela theme from taxi radio. I got 20 bucks that you work for me now i would like to use a phone not on the lot, sir how about a bathroom. Adobe flash player version 9 or above is required to play this audio clip. Touchdown 1978, tappan zee records bass electric gary king drums idris muhammad electric piano fender rhodes, electric yamaha grand, synthesizer oberheim polyphonic, piano bob james.
Print and download angela theme from taxi sheet music by bob james in eb major. Bob james angela theme from taxi sheet music easy piano. Print and download angela theme from taxi sheet music from taxi arranged for piano. Among the songs on the album was angela, the theme song for the tv show taxi.
Angela, by bob james, the instrumental theme from the tv sitcom taxi. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by bob james on iheartradio. Vinyl 12 bob james the original theme from taxi angela 1983, vinyl discogs. This is one of the most signature jazz songs for theme music.