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Two of a Kind is the second album by Earl Klugh and Bob James, released in 1982. The album received a nomination for Best Selling Jazz Album at the NARM Awards in 1983, and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Jazz chart in January 1983.

Reception

AllMusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”Keyboardist Bob James and acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh struck gold with this session, recently reissued on CD. The formula hasn’t changed much in succeeding years. Both Klugh and James are capable musicians; they demonstrated on this collection of light, innocuous melodies and occasionally interesting backbeats a high degree of professionalism. Klugh is a first-rate guitarist whose solos are concise and nicely delivered, but frequently sound thin. James’ piano and electric keyboard playing is a puzzling combination of flawlessness and lifelessness.”

Track listing
1. “The Falcon” Bob James 8:52
2. “Whiplash”
Harvey MasonMichael Lang
5:28
3. “Sandstorm” Earl Klugh 5:39
4. “Where I Wander” Earl Klugh 6:51
5. “Ingênue” Bob James 3:06
6. “Wes” Earl Klugh 7:52
Total length: 37:48

Personnel
Bob James – keyboards
Earl Klugh – acoustic guitar
Gary King – bass
Harvey Mason – drums
Leonard “Doc” Gibbs, Jr. – percussion
Sammy Figueroa – percussion

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Released: 1982
Recorded: 1981
Studio: Minot (White Plains, New York)
Length: 37:48
Label: Manhattan
Producers: Earl Klugh, Bob James