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| Heart String |
| Earl Klugh |
| első megjelenés éve: 2000 |
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| (2000)
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| 4.017 Ft
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| 1. | Heart String
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| 2. | I'll See You Again
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| 3. | Acoustic Lady, Pts. 1 & 2
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| 4. | Spanish Night
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| 5. | Pretty World
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| 6. | Waiting for Cathy
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| 7. | Rayna
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| 8. | Heart String
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Jazz
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York in October & November 1978.
All tracks have been digitally remastered using 24-bit mapping.
Earl Klugh - Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Steel), Rhythm Arrangements
Charles Meeks - Bass, Bass (Electric)
Daryl Dybka - Piano (Electric), Rhythm Arrangements
Dave Matthews - Conductor, String Arrangements
Gene Dunlap - Drums, Rhythm Arrangements
Greg Phillinganes - Clavinet, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Rhythm Arrangements
Hubie Crawford - Bass, Bass (Electric)
Mickie Roaquemore - Clavinet
Phil Upchurch - Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
Ralph MacDonald - Percussion
Victor Lewis - Drums
Guitarist Earl Klugh was pioneering "smooth jazz" long before the media had ever given it a name. His highly polished fingerpicking and relaxed grooves were the template by which later artists would create the adult contemporary phenomenon that would forever change the climate of contemporary instrumental music.
His tastefully self-produced HEART STRING is a testament to the guitarist both as a musician and a stylist. Sticking mostly to acoustic and nylon-string guitars, Klugh weaves sparkling melodies and slick, yet brief solos over funky mid-tempo grooves flavored with electric keyboards and dramatic strings. Though jazz purists may frown on Klugh's highly commercial stylistic trappings, it's undeniable that he's a consummate arranger, orchestrator and guitarist capable of attractive sonic textures and intricate melodic invention. Highlights include the soothing title track, the flavorful "Spanish Night," and Klugh's short solo ballad "Waiting for Cathy."
* Bill Burks - Art Direction, Design
* David Nadien - Concert Master
* David Palmer - Mixing Engineer
* Joe Cohn - Assistant Engineer
* Michael Cuscuna - Producer
To dismiss an Earl Klugh recording as easy listening is unfair. Klugh is one of the most inventive and accomplished guitarists to emerge from the 1970s. His discography has been heavily criticized in jazz circles, and for the most part deservedly so, as not qualifying as true Jazz music (based on improvisation). The spirit of jazz has always been that of improvisation, which is why Klugh has argued against himself being labeled a "jazz" musician. Labels aside, Klugh's brilliance has been overlooked because his releases have been on the softer side. The music here is full of heavy strings, funky backbeats and that '70s sound, but that is the charm of this recording. Klugh's "Acoustic Lady" is an infectious song and showcases his harp-like sound on the guitar. While it may be classified as easy listening, it is certainly not easy playing. A very beautiful and warm recording with enough guitar playing to keep even the most advanced players baffled.
---Robert Taylor, All Music Guide |
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