Two of a Kind (Earl Klugh and Bob James album)

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,[2] and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard's Jazz Charts in January 1983.[3]

Two of a Kind
Studio album by
Earl Klugh and Bob James
Released1982 (1982)
Recorded1981
StudioMinot Studios (White Plains, New York)
GenreSmooth jazz
Length37:48
LabelManhattan
ProducerEarl Klugh, Bob James
Earl Klugh and Bob James chronology
One on One
(1979)		 Two of a Kind
(1982)		 Cool
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]

Critical reception

Ron Wynn of AllMusic writes, "Keyboardist Bob James and acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh struck gold with this session."[1]

Billboard's Top Album Picks for the week ending 11 June 1982 listed Two of a Kind in the Jazz section.[4]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Falcon"Bob James8:52
2."Whiplash"
  • Harvey Mason
  • Michael Lang
5:28
3."Sandstorm"Earl Klugh5:39
4."Where I Wander"Earl Klugh6:51
5."Ingênue"Bob James3:06
6."Wes"Earl Klugh7:52
Total length:37:48

Musicians

Production
  • Producers – Bob James and Earl Klugh
  • Engineer and Mixed by Joe Jorgensen
  • Assistant Engineer – Ron Carran
  • Assistant Engineer – Bruce Robbins
  • Mastered by Vlado Meller at CBS Recording Studios (New York City, NY).
  • Microphotography – John Paul Endress
  • Portrait Photography – David Gahr
  • Design – Bob Heimall
  • Production Coordinator – Marion Orr
  • Art Direction, Design Concept – Peter Paul

Track information and credits adapted from Discogs[5] and AllMusic.[6] Track information and credits also verified from the album's liner notes.[7]

Charts
Chart (1982–83) Peak
position
Billboard Top LPs & Tape[8] 44
Best Selling Jazz LPs (Billboard)[9] 1
Top Black LPs (Billboard)[10] 23

References
  1. Wynn, Ron. Bob James & Earl Klugh - Two of a Kind at AllMusic. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. Grein, Paul (12 February 1983). "New Act Vie For NARM Prizes". Billboard. e5 Global Media. p. 64. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  3. Grein, Paul (8 January 1983). "Dr. Gaye Finds A Cure; Hall & Oates Gain Votes". Billboard. e5 Global Media. p. 73. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  4. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 1982-11-06. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  5. "Earl Klugh & Bob James – Two Of A Kind". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 15 February 2020. D 102533
  6. "Earl Klugh & Bob James – Two Of A Kind". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2020. D 102533
  7. Two Of A Kind (liner notes). Earl Klugh & Bob James. Manhattan. 1982. D 102533.CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. "Earl Klugh Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. 10 December 1982. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  9. "Best Selling Jazz LPs". Billboard. Vol. 95 no. 1. 8 January 1983. p. 59. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. "Earl Klugh Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. 14 January 1983. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
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