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One of the most original, sweepingly lyrical guitarists... a singular phenomenon - Nat Hentoff

After recording four albums for Impulse in 1967, the distinctive guitarist Gabor Szabo cut three records for the Skye label in 1968, of which this LP, Bacchanal, is the strongest. Szabo's regular group of the era is heard on record for the last time: guitarist Jimmy Stewart, bassist Louis Kabok, drummer Jim Keltner and percussionist Hal Gordon. With the exception of two Szabo originals, the material is comprised of current pop tunes including two songs by Donovan, "Love Is Blue," "The Look of Love" and "Theme from the Valley of the Dolls." Despite what should have been a complete lack of potential, the Hungarian guitarist uplifts the material and mostly turns the pieces into worthwhile jazz."

Recorded at Western Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, on February 9, 1968.

Tracklist

A

  • 1.Three King Fishers04:48
  • 2.Love Is Blue 04:17
  • 3.Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls"03:48
  • 4.Bacchanal04:55
  • 5.Sunshine Superman03:45

B

  • 1.Some Velvet Morning05:10
  • 2.The Look Of Love03:15
  • 3.Divided City03:22
  • 4.Theme from) Valley of the Dolls (Single Version)03:01
  • 5.Sunshine Superman (Single Version) 02:50
  • 6.The Look of Love (Single Version) 02:43
  • 7.Bacchanal (Single Version)02:43

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