AMZ - April, 1999 - Earl Klugh
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Vol 3 Number 5

 April, 1999

 

       

   
Artist: Earl Klugh
Title: "Late Night Guitar"
Label: Blue Note
Reviewed By: Donn Jehs
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This album is a CD reissue of a 1993 rerelease that is Earl's most romantic album. Originally recorded in 1979-80 it includes some of the most popular love songs of the time. While there are no surprises, Earl's acoustic guitar is well suited to these ballads that have entertained millions for years. Earl is accompanied by a studio orchestra, whose strings and woodwind play lend much to the magic.

Some of the most familiar songs include, "Smoke Gets InYour Eyes," "Laura" and "Mona Lisa." Henry Mancini's "Two For The Road" is so soft it forces you to listen for each note. There is one original Klugh tune on the album, "Mirabella," a Latin-tinged number that has a bit more heart, which is usually the case when playing your own music.

Several songs, like "Lisbon Antiqua," are not recognizable until you hear them and your memory goes, "I've heard that before. Many times. I just never knew the name." While most people will probably pick "Mona Lisa" or "Smoke Get In Your Eyes" as their favorite, mine is "A Time For Love" - which it will be when you play this music late at night. A welcome serenade from a guitarist with the soul of a lover.

 

 
 
 
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