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Straight Up is Bob James’ 24th album. It was recorded on December 20 and 21, 1995, and released on May 28, 1996.

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic concludes, “With (Christian) McBride and (Brian) Blade contributing consistently stimulating interplay, Bob James has recorded what is certainly the finest jazz album of his career.”

Track listing
All tracks are written by Bob James, unless otherwise noted.

1. “Nightcrawler” 4:42
2. “Ambrosia” 6:29
3. “James”
Pat MethenyLyle Mays
4:53
4. “The Jody Grind” Horace Silver 7:09
5. “Lost April”
Eddie DeLangeHubert SpencerEmil Newman
5:38
6. “Three Mice Blind” 7:19
7. “Hockney” 6:10
8. “Shooting Stars” 6:21
9. “Quiet Now” Denny Zeitlin 5:46

Personnel
Bob James – grand piano
Christian McBride – bass
Brian Blade – drums

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Released: May 18, 1996
Recorded: December 20 & 21, 1995
Studios:
Power Station (New York City)
Hit Factory (New York City)
Length: 54:27
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Matt Pierson