He reflected on the period he spent backing the Isley Brothers, Morris Day, Randy Crawford, and Teena Marie before his solo offering, 1992's Trust, catapulted him onto the contemporary jazz scene. Contact -- his debut for Verve Forecast -- indulges those influences. James produced and co-wrote every cut here, including the four vocal numbers. It's sweet and slow, but not sentimental, one almost hear Ron Isley singing to its melody. Contact is a bright spot in James' catalog, and underscores his welcome return to recording.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Contact 3:51
2 Close to You 4:15
3 Spin 4:20
4 When I Had the Chance 4:06
5 Cry 4:09
6 That Look on Your Face 4:48
7 Deep Time 4:57
8 I'm Waiting 4:13
9 There and Back 5:10
10 Everything Matters 5:00
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