Bob James - Westchester Lady (audio)

[@douglassmith5232]

Rudy Van Gelder never ever gets enough credit for his production he transcends three decades of jazz

[@langdonkellogg4390]

YES-The Greatest. My Jazz station in San Antonio, TX, KRTU 91.7, located on Trinity University has 16 hours of JAZZ, commericial free every day. The DJs all have advaced degees in music and laud Van Gelder's expertise not to mention Community College station, KSYM which has 8 hours of Jazz on Saturday mornings hosted by Bobby J, Dan Klein.

[@shirleycurrie2830]

Who’s still listening in 24’?

[@victorbarnes2003]

Me !!!

[@DariusPresley-cy5qz]

MMMMEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ricardovidal3806]

Me too !

[@roryeames9608]

Me still got this Album

[@ching-fuweng1413]

me, here in Taiwan

[@jerrymergerson191]

They deserve a thumbs up every time his name come up

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS SONG IS STILL A TIMELESS JAZZ AFTER 44 YEARS.

[@david5870]

Great!

[@gregoryyancey6081]

It never gets old! And I'm 64.

[@SourKosher]

From the 70s to 2024… till beyond I’ll keep bumping this song while I smoke my joint 💯

[@daedae5442]

Found this record at a thrift shop for $1 but to me it's priceless.

[@TheBlkac1]

🎉RIGHT ON✊🏿😎

[@Suzanne-t3l]

Nice. The Doobie Brothers used this sound from 1976-1982 with Mike McDonald and Jeff Baxter. Groovy man! 😊

[@TheBaronAmaruPhoenix]

You Are correct and Great Find!!!

[@thegramminator8548]

I wore this album out in the 70's...

[@rickypermall7111]

Way back when I was 16 years old, I listened to Bob James, Grover Washington, etc. I will never forget these days!!

[@GregMyser]

Pressure Sensitive too 😃

[@erolflynn]

...after all these years, still listening to this masterwork!

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

A significant piece of music in my late teenage years. New to me then, exhilarating, introduction to 70s jazz. Still one of my favourites.

[@samking4179]

what a perfect tune. amazing how a guy from Missouri can capture the essence of 1970s Westchester County in relation to NYC through music. Angela is also another example of a song for its time. just amazing!

[@kervestile]

This was sampled in a late 90s Drum n Bass track by Adam F, titled "Circles". This is a wonderful piece.

[@jidofole]

I didn't consciously realise this until I read this..

[@rollforever85]

ah man.. how did not notice before?? haha. thanks for pointing it out

[@DumblyDorr]

And indeed probably the most played and recognized track from what is widely considered to be one of the best ever jungle / D'n'B albums.

[@local1925]

Gotta roni size this comment

[@kenzolegal99]

Check check check check check check check check

[@tobiasbenedetto4348]

Circles by Adam F has a nice sample of this which is a point of interest for fans of this song, if anyone didn’t know. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea necessarily but worth finding out about.

[@cmjones83]

That's how I know it. Two incredible tracks from completely different genres and eras.

[@samthesmartfella]

i always thought the sample was played at full speed when listening again its a bit timestretched

[@vertical_parallel]

@@cmjones83 legendary pfp my friend

[@sergiopp5487]

I loves bob james music...im from spain ..and i love his music...good music for hearing specially this hard times......so Whos listening this in 2020??

[@freedommgtow4996]

Bob James, Thank You for your contribution to Hip-Hop. You are definitely one of the bricks/pillers/foundation to Hip-Hop.

[@ibarbadillo123]

Every year goes by it’s like wine… better and Better 2025!

[@juneniemann391]

I heard this in the 7th grade. I'm 60 now and still play it. Timeless! By the one and only Bob James!

[@skinfanjay]

Who’s still thumping this in 2020

[@petewentz3528]

Big Bob James and Fourplay fan here.....remember it from the 70's and even today....sounds just as good, if not better. Kudos to Mr. James.....could listen to him doodling on the piano, Fender Rhodes, or electronic keyboard all night......

[@skinfanjay]

Real talk bro. Wentz

[@jemalwright3414]

I'm right with you! Bob J and Fourplay forever!!

[@skinfanjay]

👍👌💪✌️💯

[@albertoarcudi8431]

Mi dà i brividi ancora oggi!

[@DJJAZZYREAVES]

Bob J. is a freakin musical genius!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯2025 still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johncrazy8756]

Old school Bob James...can’t go wrong!!!

[@akramnidaesmusic8306]

Yeah !!

[@bignoyz4111]

String arrangements are stellar..... drummer is Killin it!

[@skinfanjay]

AND BOB IS HELLAFIED ON THE FENDER RHODES

[@TakeStockDetroit]

I think drummer is Harvey Mason.

[@bignoyz4111]

@@TakeStockDetroit yessssir

[@donna6809]

They all badd!!!

[@leonguisburg413]

Harvey Mason on drums

[@ScarletKnight1995]

What a great musical capture of a New York lady driving south on 9 along the Hudson in the Fall through Yonkers into VanCourtlandt Park and along the Harlem River Drive in the 1970s. Just perfect!

[@mitchsalawine5420]

Love your descriptive narrative! Painting a picture of a song with your words. You should really consider writing or even becoming novelists .

[@codewalker66]

Exactly, what a marvelous time that was.

[@aromero385]

.....And then crossing The Queensboro Bridge towards Queens.

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

With the Wind Combing Her Hair, Big Sunglasses and a Flowing Designer Scarfe

[@HommeTerre]

👍✨

[@free2bpoppie]

I actually listen to this song, at least five times a day!

[@akheem7515]

My cousin Ricky Ross loaned me this album back in the mid seventies in Liberia and it's still one of my all-time favorites. Thank you Bob James!😁❤❤❤

[@archiejackson2932]

I had just joined the Coast Guard, and I was sitting in the mess hall when this was played on the speaker 🔊.....I wondered what in heck was I there

[@brucestamps4969]

1976 The Bi-Centennial Year!

[@TrevorPaceBodiGlyphiX]

Bob James and Herbie Hancock were in a different league 🎹 in the 70's and then there was Joe Samples 👍🏾

[@kelvinestrella3255]

The

[@sandramanning3923]

Besutiful. I REMRMBER THIS SONG I WAS SO YOUNG COLLEGE...WOE

[@joehunter7]

2022 an it's still banging! Man I wish I was partying in the 70s!

[@timothyhampton456]

In junior high school. I was already jammin to this and a host of others

[@harroldmcclendon3922]

I used to collect the 8tracks.....Heads, Touchdown, 3. A jazz lover since early 70s!!!

[@donna6809]

Have listened to James since I was 10, and just realized how much work Grover Washington did with him.😍

[@gilesgregory3422]

..and not just GWJr. CTI/Kudu in their heyday appeared to be almost a collective of brilliant musicians, all produced and arranged by the same people. Imagine Motown for jazz fusion! Just look at the list of contributors at any of the album's throughout the 70s and 80s and you will see how well they fit together. But all with their individual style and theme. Some the classics came during these two decades. I remember buying most of them when in London. Hope you get a chance to sample some of the others.

[@donna6809]

@@gilesgregory3422 oh yes have definitely sampled a lot of the "others" Eric Gale being another favorite. But yes the musicians from that label were tremendous 🤑

[@nicholasburkemusic]

Damn right

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I remember when this first came out and I'm still having the same reaction to listening to this...... having the hair stand up on the back of my neck

[@terrellsmith7927]

Real MUSIC, in these times!!!

[@maurocinosi]

Clap clap clap....the best of jazz funk of all time.

[@APG-fu6gk]

Had a blind date from Harrison, NY. The prettiest, smartest, funniest Westchester Lady. RIP Rebecca Borrelli. 😔😊

[@PetersPianoShoppe]

"ADAM F - Circles" brought me here. But who am I kidding? Bob James is a legend and all his other music and work with other musicians brought me here too.

[@a.r.k.k.9353]

All this time I never knew this was the sample used in Will Smith's Here we go again, Adam F's Circles and now Pinkpanthress "Break it Off" NOW THIS IS THE REAL CLASSIC!

[@pipsfirst7792]

Masterpiece

[@erichpengel1528]

When I listen to this instrumental it reminds me of the radio in the 80s, 90s, 2000 to 2010 before the news opener you always heard an instrumental and then the hour opener nice memories that will never come again.

[@josephbertie8373]

Total classic from Mr. James.

[@kwameitoka4963]

The Bad Bassist...........

[@skinfanjay]

ONE BAD DUDE

[@1969soulflower]

2024...that's a bad man❤

[@jonathanokello21]

Absolutely the music of this era!

[@joekaplowitz2719]

Man, I remember when I was a little kid that I heard music like this all over the place. At home, in the car, shopping, before the movie stated. The vibe was everywhere.

[@letsmakemoney8027]

What a great time to grow up in not like today

[@nyomanlebih514]

An unique brilliant music ...universal feeling when enjoying..remember I was 10 years old 1977,my old brother bought Bob James album Three on tape cassette😂

[@kiwanishinton9410]

whenever I hear this song I think about driving across the Tappan Zee Bridge with the top down on my little convertible late spring early summer, life was so enjoyable

[@timothyhampton456]

I bought this album at 14. I will always listen to this album

[@ziggysmalls9329]

I remember hearing this tune all the time back in 76 on WWRL 1600 in NYC

[@letsmakemoney8027]

It's a shame New York City has no more jazz stations well we can listen to this great music

[@ziggysmalls9329]

@@letsmakemoney8027 WBGO is still around out of Newark.WRVR was an awesome station out of NYC.They cut it off air in the middle of a Charles Mingus solo I believe back in 79

[@letsmakemoney8027]

@@ziggysmalls9329 remember CD 101.9? I remember driving over the Verrazano Bridge and they weren't smooth smooth jazz I was wondering what was wrong till I found out they changed it to sports I think what a shame was a great station to listen to when you had a lousy day at work

[@ziggysmalls9329]

​@letsmakemoney8027 Yeah I remember that station,cool station

[@darrylslaughter649]

Peace ,in the mist of the madness the timeless sound of the funk still rolls on .

[@lyricistanonymous8126]

This takes me back to my childhood days in Brooklyn ❤👑🗽🙏🏾 Stay strong and safe🙏🏾

[@jeshun7071]

Another gem from CTI, the label responsible for great releases from the likes of George Benson , Hubert Laws, Freddie Hubbard, one of the seminal 70's classics on the CTI label, some excellent Fender Rhodes playing as usual from the keyboard supremo Bob James, using that spacious approach in between keys

[@asiandetective4998]

Don’t forget Gabor Szabo, “Macho” Bob produced that one.

[@judefernandez827]

Another great man on the Fender Rhodes was the late great Richard Tee . RIP Mr .Tee .

[@michaelbrathwaite7019]

Bob James the Master

[@virginiajones9523]

Timeless Classic. She likes it.GOD BLESS!

[@brettthomas7038]

I see a nod to the increasing industrial/technological sophistication of the United States, and the world, at the time. A glimmer of fantasy, an acknowledgement of past motifs, lessons learned, but a forward looking gaze to an unknowable, but hopeful future. The Clarinet is a singular voice, the keyboard, the sidewalk, the bass, the heartbeat and thoughts of the city itself. The driving wind section is the sunlight and moon trading paths through the concrete jungle. The flutes and strings the individual and the masses flowing through and around each other like leaves on the wind.

[@Jomotmm]

Best capture of the emotions on this track, wow.

[@petewentz3528]

Fits right into the Fourplay repertoire, no? Could listen to Mr. James, Mr. Grusin, Mr. Lorber all night long without tiring.

[@arthurdeth7646]

Timeless classic. Will be played for many years to come.

[@skinfanjay]

Yyyyyeeeeessssssssss

[@davidtolbert716]

This is REAL Music!👍👍

[@Allthingsradio]

One of his best tracks from my mum's home town NY city

[@cagliastrothomas4540]

PURE SWEETNESS OF JAZZZZZZZZ😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@toddthomas4674]

Top 100 songs ever!

[@Jomotmm]

Absolutely right about that ! I wish I was there man , must have been so funky

[@ManinEduStudio]

Always Support! Bob James Forever!

[@skinfanjay]

YES SIR

[@johntaylor996]

My Mom was a fan! Bob james Very close to being the most talented jazz musician in America.

[@akarr9433]

Still hot and a true classic! Mom played her jazz station all the time very low in the house.. I was 10 years and this cut caught me ear...old soul I am told. Love my jazz,, the rest is history.

[@Shellinois]

Hear hear. Amen to this. I am right there with you, Kaci. :)

[@steelydan96]

Sitting at 20 after Midnight with a Beer and G & T thinking 'How Cool Is This Music', all the best from the 'Old Country', cheers, Joe..

[@starrcashian4767]

Bob James is the real deal. His music breathed supernatural life in my prime years every step of the way, and I will always be grateful for this.🌹

[@anthonybass8395]

The violins are awesome

[@pensivepenguin3000]

That hypnotic, looping bass line is so good! Could listen to it all day

[@peggieudengwuarzuudengwu7531]

Who's still jamming in 2023.❤

[@daywalker48603]

Am I late??

[@trudywretched]

Thunderous and at times smashingly funky.

[@skinfanjay]

THIS IS FUMKY REGARDLESS

[@carlbowles1808]

Great hit from the 1970's. The Rhodes electric piano is classic. Bob James was an early jazz/pop pioneer who changed jazz permanently like miles, bird and dizzy did during the 1940's and 1950s.

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you BobJames for this TUNE ❤️

[@leeli1674]

Powerful, Heavy musical instrumentation!

[@jacobforsman3897]

Funky and elegant. Perfect for cruising in the big city in a classic 70s Cadillac.

[@letsmakemoney8027]

Oh hell yeah, specially in 1975 or 76 Coupe DeVille the ultimate ride

[@isaccmitchell7269]

The first time I heard this I was in San Francisco and my girlfriend took me there for a birthday surprise at the Paramount Theater I was shocked and blow it away 1977 I'll never forget it and his friends showed up Grover Washington

[@TrevorPaceBodiGlyphiX]

WOW!!! 1976!!! I was 11 years old when this came out 🎹... I would just listen to this tune over and over as I attempted to bang it out on my mom's piano... Those were the days... It reminds me of watching CHIPs TV show a #Masterpiece on music

[@salliemae9284]

A masterpiece sound From the great Bob James Our national treasure

[@willieperry6790]

very refreshing and light for the summer

[@daxterclark5092]

Classic from mid 1970s...I remember this as an 8 year old back in 1977...heard this a lot on the 📻

[@tinathomas7659]

I just had the pleasure of seeing him do this live in Charlotte. Already one of my favorite pieces. Now, I love this groove even more!

[@adamalty6821]

That's super smashin beltin champion news!x

[@MELLWALT5000]

My childhood

[@80z1r]

First time I heard this song was back in the late 70's early 80's on the soundtrack of a Bruce Li martial arts flick.

[@pamelawhitfield9406]

R I P My brother, Conrad who played this and many other jazz artist. I remember hearing this and liked it. Couldn't get it out of my mind and Maputo with David Sanborn.

[@harroldmcclendon3922]

The Rock & Soul station WNEX in Macon GA used to play this song as filler leading up to the news. As a teenager, I searched and finally discovered Bob James. The Touchdown Tour show in Atlanta was the first concert I paid to go see!!! Still absolute CLASSIC stuff.

[@reubenpadayachee]

Masterpiece of music.This track never ages....

[@GaryFox11000]

Bob James is a fantastic composer , Tasty pianist , incredible writer. Smooth Jazz - Father Creative decade ( 70's) Westchester Lady ( 1976) ! 🙋‍♂️👏🎶🏆

[@thebarryman]

Love how it slides between high drama with horns and strings, back to the ultra cool hook...so stylish.

[@demiulorrjr243]

I FELL IN LOVE WITH BOB JAMES EARLY WHEN IWAS A KID ALOT OF PEOPLE DONT REMEMBER HE DID THE THEME TO THE TV TAXI

[@demiulorrjr243]

The TV SHOW 🚕TAXI WITH DANNYDEVITO

[@michaelleroy9281]

He did all the music for Taxi

[@timothyhampton456]

My anthem. Only to be the best in life

[@irishsetterarchie]

Perfection!

[@lucygoosie899]

1970 Mary Dee on Chicago WBEE, Third Cup program , I loved this song...great memories...

[@petewentz3528]

How about Danae Alexander spinning this on WNUA 95.5 FM in the once great city of Chicago.

[@cliftonbraithwaite8691]

Funky Bob James...Grover's on this badass track too!!!

[@patriceadelemua2366]

I love Bob James' music !!!! I also love him with Fourplay too !!!! He is an Amazing musician !!!!!

[@larrytanksley500]

Heard this when it first came out, been a Bob James fan ever since!❤

[@vernon7489]

I love this song Westchester lady I remember always 1976 I don't remember was doing that day when I hear this song amazing music

[@benfrankog6111]

Unique and truly incredible music.

[@Passionate4music1]

TIMELESS AND CLASSIC MASTERPIECE FROM BOB JAMES⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@nzadatneezy5311]

Bob James is funky

[@stanleymalcolm9799]

Just genius Bob James doesn’t need say anything but genius and class 🙏🏾✊🏿😎

[@kevinlewis2657]

This brings back memories to my introduction in jazz. Bob James has been an inspiration to me and as a piano player I always wanted to be like him. Check out his old school song/album called heads

[@larrymarino3246]

close your eyes, coulda been written today...so relevant today....!...Renzo j.

[@mariabertolone]

Remember this from Bony James being played on Jazz FM through out the night on the radio great music and very exhilarating. Thank you Bony James for the good times.

[@davidmoro6926]

Bob james.ahead of his time.

[@twin78]

I remember hearing this classic gem on the biopic "Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth". Thanks Bob James, for this timeless classic!

[@patriceadelemua2366]

Me too !!!! I heard it on the Bruce Lee film as well !!!!

[@makegeorgeorwellfictionaga9268]

Thanks thats the one I could not remember I saw it when I was around 12

[@SirMintfelix]

Bob you are really legend

[@drecool6976]

That whole CTI lineup was a motha in the 70s , I think i brought every artist lp that came out.and even covered my groove room with the album liners.

[@thebarryman]

Me: "Damn, this whole album is incredible!" Album: Produced by Creed Taylor

[@JasonGrantProject]

Just discovered in a movie soundtrack and was dying to know who it was. Go Bob!! Awesome!!

[@13ATTIKA]

may i ask which movie?