Gabor Szabo - 1969

including "Walk Away Renee" (a major hit for the Four Tops), the Beatles' "In My Life," and Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now." Again, there were many jazz artists who wouldn't have touched these songs in 1969 – they would have insisted on providing yet another version of "Our Love Is Here to Stay" or "My Funny Valentine." But Szabo acknowledges that worthwhile popular music didn't die with George Gershwin. The Hungarian guitarist doesn't always stretch out as much as he could on this album; at times, he ends a solo that probably should have lasted a few more minutes. But Szabo still deserves credit for bringing a jazz perspective to songs that so many other improvisers were ignoring. Produced by Gary McFarland, this 1969 date originally came out on vinyl and was finally reissued on CD in 1998. - AMG

Tracks:
1. Dear Prudence (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) 2:37
2. Sealed With a Kiss (Gela/Peter Udell) 2:41
3. Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) 2:54
4. Walk Away Renee (Michael Brown/Bob Calilli/Tony Sansone) 2:42
5. You Won't See Me (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) 3:31
6. Michael from Mountains (Gabor Szabo) 3:56
7. Stormy (Buddy Buie/James Cobb) 3:12
8. In My Life (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) 2:25
9. I've Just Seen a Face (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) 4:30
10. Until It's Time for You to Go (Buffie St. Marie) 2:18
11. Somewhere I Belong (Gabor Szabo) 3:33

Personnel:
Gabor Szabo (Guitar)
Francois Vaz (Guitar)
Louis Kabok (Bass Guitar)
Randy Cierly (Fender Bass)
Mike Melvoin (Organ)
Jim Keltner (Drums and Percussion)
George Ricci (Cello)

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