Bob James - Once Upon A Time: The Lost 1965 New York Studio Sessions

2020 archive release. Previously unissued release of studio recordings from pianist Bob James at Wollman Auditorium at Columbia University in 1965. Features James in two different trio settings: one from January 20, 1965 with bassist Larry Rockwell and drummer Bob Pozar, and one from October 9, 1965 with bassist Bill Wood and drummer Omar Clay, performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. Includes an extensive booklet with essays, new interviews, plus rare archival photographs. Tracks 1 through 4 were recorded on January 20, 1965 with Larry Rockwood on bass and Robert Pozar on drums. Tracks 5, 6, 7, and 8 were recorded October 9, 1965 with Bill Wood on bass and Omar Clay on drums.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Serenata
2. Once Upon a Time
3. Lateef Minor 7th
4. Variations
5. Airegin
6. Indian Summer
7. Solar
8. Long Forgotten Blues