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James Taylor Quartet

Title: Espionage (The Very Best of)

Label: Metro

Cat No:METRCD069
Format:CD

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James Taylor is without a doubt one of the most talented organists of our time, and his name should be placed up there with the likes of Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff and Brian Auger. His legendary Hammond sound and 60s iconism has become his trademark and to many he is the sound of Acid Jazz. However the band’s real strength has always been in their unique live shows, with a tight horn section, funky wah-wah guitar and James’ energetic organ playing, there is no escaping their infectious grooves which has won them a huge following worldwide.

In 1985 James Taylor, along with three mates, checked into an 8-track recording studio and recorded a short collection of tracks called the "Mission Impossible EP" under the guise of the James Taylor Quartet. This included the band’s first single “Blow Up”, a cover of Herbie Hancock's theme to Antonioni's cult 60s film of the same name. This was an instant underground success and was championed by many club and radio DJs. The sudden interest in the single meant it was necessary to put a "proper" band together and the James Taylor Quartet officially came to life.

The "Mission Impossible" EP also launched James’ long standing relationship with Eddie Piller who went on to form Acid Jazz records. Piller encouraged the release of JTQ's second major record (and first full album) "The Money Spyder" which was pitched as an imaginary film soundtrack, and put it out on his first imprint Re-Elect-The-President. When Piller started the Acid Jazz label in the latter part of the eighties it was the perfect platform for the bands retro sound enabling a full release of Mission Impossible. For the next few years the band concentrated their efforts on gigging and building their fanbase. Then in 1991 they were snapped up by a major label and altered their sound, giving it a more soulful feel. But by 1994, with moderate chart success behind them, they returned to Acid Jazz and signed to the label officially.

This compilation brings together the best of JTQ’s earlier recordings for Acid Jazz, with the band covering a host of 60's and 70's films and TV themes. So put on your tux, pour yourself a Martini, polish that sports car and get down to the penthouse sound!

Track Listing for Espionage (The Very Best of)
1. Mission Impossible - 3.25
2. Be My Girl - 2.49
3. Untitled No.1 - 3.04
4. Blow Up - 4.00
5. Green Onions (live) - 3.17
6. The Cat - 3.12
7. The Money Spyder - 3.48
8. The Stroll - 3.04
9. Car Chase - 2.48
10. Theme From Dirty Harry - 4.33
11. In The Hand Of The Inevitable - 4.53
12. Stepping Into My Life - 4.35
13. Europa - 5.02
14. Haitian Breakdown / Starsky & Hutch (Live) - 7.37

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