Gabor Szabo And Lena Horne - Lena And Gabor And Guitar- A Study In Elegance. CD. (El - ACMEM42CD) Straddling the barriers between jazz sensibilities and a desire to produce commercial music accessible to all, Hungarian-born guitarist Szabo (alongside vibist Cal Tjader and the manfrom Impulse! Records, Gary McFarland, no mean musician himself) set up the Skye label in 1968. Among its many releases was this masterpiece of what is now called 'lounge' recorded by Szabo and popular black vocalist Lena Horne. A US top 40 hit (as was the single 'Watch What Happens'), the UK edition-released in 2005 on CD for the first time- is more of a treat for fans, featuring extra tracks including four pieces from his own album 'Dreams' . Covers of popular material of the time abound: as well as four Beatles tunes, Donovan's "Ferris Wheel" Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin" (as made famous by Nilsson) and Dionne Warwick's 'Message To Michael' all appear. Sprawl on your velvet sofa with a sophisticated lady or gentleman and dig this.

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