JT (James Taylor album)

JT is the tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in July 1977. It was Taylor's first album for Columbia Records, after having been with Warner Bros. Records for seven years. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Notable songs on JT include "Handy Man," a cover of Jimmy Jones' 1959 hit, which reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Taylor a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Other popular tracks include "Your Smiling Face," which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Honey Don't Leave L.A.," which also charted. The album features a blend of folk, pop, and soft rock styles, characteristic of Taylor's signature sound.

JT was produced by Peter Asher, who had previously worked with Taylor on his album Gorilla in 1975. The album's title is a simple abbreviation of James Taylor's initials. The album is generally considered to be one of Taylor's strongest and most consistent works, showcasing his songwriting talent and vocal abilities. Its commercial success helped to solidify Taylor's position as a leading figure in the singer-songwriter genre during the late 1970s.