NPR | Bob James Releases An Album Of His Early Work Recorded 55 Years Ago

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bob James, better known as godfather of hip-hop and smooth jazz, about an album of his early work. Once Upon a Time was recorded in 1965 but just released now.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

Bob James is one of those musicians you may not have heard of but who you've likely heard.

KELLY: That's his song "Nautilus," just one of his songs which went on to become building blocks of hip-hop.

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