UK Import
Three albums on 2 CDs from the master of nylon string guitar smooth jazz. Thanks, BGO. In 1984, I discovered Klugh while a freshman in college and I've been a fan ever since. I find it impossible to stay in a bad mood while listening to Klugh play guitar. Sure, the music can be lightweight at times, but sometimes that's just what you need.
Excellent remastering job. Well done.
DREAM COME TRUE (1980)
8 tracks, 36 minutes
8 tracks, 36 minutes
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: #42
- Billboard: #4
- Billboard R&B: #22
- CashBox: #58
- CashBox Jazz: #2
- Record World Jazz: #3
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| CashBox, April 5, 1980, p. 11 |
Tracks: Nothing worth skipping, but my top picks are If It's In Your Heart (It's In Your Smile), Amazon, Spellbound (a great uptempo track nicely hijacked by a Greg Phillinganes solo), and the relaxing title track.
CRAZY FOR YOU (1981)
8 tracks, 38 minutes
8 tracks, 38 minutes
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: #53
- Billboard Jazz: #2
- Billboard R&B: #14
- CashBox: #59
- CashBox Jazz: #3
- Record World Jazz: #3
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| Billboard, November 7, 1981, p. 78 |
Tracks: So many good tracks here, all written by Klugh himself, nice variety of styles. I wouldn't skip any but will single out the lead track, I'm Ready For Your Love as well as Twinkle (with a great bass solo from Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson).
LOW RIDE (1983)
8 tracks, 37 minutes
8 tracks, 37 minutes
Note: this release was originally purchased as a LP, later replaced by this CD set.
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: #38
- Billboard Jazz: #2
- Billboard R&B: #27
- CashBox: #40
- CashBox Jazz: #1
- Radio & Records Jazz Radio National Airplay: #1
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| CashBox, May 21, 1983, p. 12 |
Tracks: This album leans a little more R&B than smooth jazz, but when the lead instrument is acoustic guitar it never really crosses the line. Again, don't skip any tracks. I like the funky (If You Want To) Be My Love, the title track, and the beautiful ballad Christina.
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