All music produced by Jim Roberts
Never Forget, Never Again
A musical collage by Jim Roberts
25th Anniversary, presented Sept 11, 2026. Tribute to the victims. The collage of news events was complied from news clips on Sept 11, 2001.
THE TAO OF TIME (Pronounced DOW)
The Tao of Time is an old fashioned concept album. Think Dark Side of the Moon, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, In the Wee Small Hours (Frank Sinatra), Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads, Tommy, or The Wall. Actually, this doesn't sound like any of those albums but there are themes that run from the beginning to the last little bit of waves at the end. It is a journey not just of a drummer, but is a journey of time in it's many incarnations; the universe, humanity, history and earth. It is a sea journey too - the sea of time ~ as you will see when you hear it unfold. And of course it is the journey of a drummer, in search for the right time and sound for this time - the most important time of all - Now! Thank you all for believing in me and your fan support. Take the journey with me. " I will always be awake at the helm"! Captain Time
REVIEWS for The Tao of Time
"It's brilliant man (The Tao of Time) I love several of the tracks; Drum Language and Slang a lang immediately comes to mind. The first is just flat out awesome and the second calls to mind the interplay between spoken word and free jazz, ala the Art Ensemble of Chicago...I love the mash of historic recordings that's become a meditation on violence... Nice!" Thomasi McDonald, News and Observer,
Read the review here - News and Observer
"A concept album as diverse and unexpected as his wide-ranging musical influences...Roberts carves out a path entirely his own..." JAZZCHILL
"...great credit for taking the kind of chances for which I've derided others for avoiding. The Tao of Time is an interesting concept album, the likes of which are seldom made any more." OFF-CENTER VIEWS (Scroll Down)
"A listen where each tune is an adventure in itself... plenty of cultural experimentalism.... An enlightening effort.... TAKE EFFECT
The Tao of Time invokes memory and the intrigues of history through careful songwriting, bombastic rhythm, spoken word, narration and compelling compositions. There is a narrative of time and connectivity that runs through the soul of every person. Experience it. Take this journey with Captain Time and his “craic” crew. You may not recognize yourself, but you can grow through change.
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Past Sense 4:320:00/4:32
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The Voice of Wisdom 0:180:00/0:18
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Universal 5:550:00/5:55
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Spang Spang A Lang 4:350:00/4:35
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Say What? 1:010:00/1:01
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0:00/6:46
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Moral Compass 0:560:00/0:56
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Inner City Blues 5:270:00/5:27
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Myth and Truth 0:550:00/0:55
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Soul Power 6:520:00/6:52
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When Will Peace Come 5:490:00/5:49
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Memorial 1:430:00/1:43
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All That We Can Be 2:350:00/2:35
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The Isle of Umoja 2:440:00/2:44
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Creators 1:460:00/1:46
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The Tao of Time 8:470:00/8:47
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