Bob James – Heads (VG+/G+) – LP, AU 1977

Heads is an LP by Bob James from 1977 released on the CBS Inc., Tappan Zee Records label.

About this album

Heads finds Bob James refining the polished jazz-funk sound that made him a key crossover figure in the 1970s. Released in 1977, the album blends tight rhythm work, glossy keyboard textures and clean horn arrangements into a set that sits comfortably between contemporary jazz and radio-friendly fusion. James was already known for balancing sophistication with accessibility, and this record continues that approach with a fluent, melodic touch. Its mix of original material and reworked pop tunes shows how firmly jazz was engaging with funk and adult-oriented crossover styles at the time, helping define the era's smoother end of fusion.

Genre: Jazz