Magic in Your Eyes
1978
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Magic in Your Eyes is the fourth studio album by American jazz guitarist Earl Klugh, released in 1978. The album showcases Klugh's signature crossover jazz style, blending jazz, funk/soul, and contemporary jazz elements. It features a mix of original compositions and interpretations of popular songs. Notably, the album includes a guest appearance by Chet Atkins, one of Klugh's main influences, on the track "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues".
The album was recorded at Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California, and Music City Music Hall and C.A. Workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. Booker T. Jones produced the album and also arranged the strings. The album has been released on various formats, including LP and CD, with reissues over the years.
Recording Info
Recorded in 1978 at Sound Factory (Los Angeles, California) and Music City Music Hall & C.A. Workshop (Nashville, Tennessee). Produced by Booker T. Jones.
Track Highlights
Personnel
- Earl Klugh (Acoustic Guitar)
- Chet Atkins (Acoustic Guitar (track 7))
- Lloyd Green (Steel Guitar (tracks 3, 7, 9))
- Scott Edwards (Bass (tracks 1, 2, 4–6, 8))
- Hubie Crawford (Bass (tracks 3, 7, 9))
- Gene Dunlap (Drums, Percussion)
- Paulinho da Costa (Castanets (track 5))
- Darryl Dybka (Rhodes Piano (track 3))
- Greg Phillinganes (Rhodes Piano, Piano, Synthesizer (tracks 1–2, 4–8))
- Booker T. Jones (Producer, String Arrangements (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9))
- Jim Nipar (Engineer (Sound Factory) (tracks 1–6, 8))
- Serge Reyes (Assistant Engineer (Sound Factory) (tracks 1–6, 8))
Significance
Magic in Your Eyes reached number 4 on the Jazz Albums chart and number 139 on the Billboard 200 in 1978. Earl Klugh's fourth album further cemented his place in the contemporary jazz scene, showcasing his signature acoustic guitar style and knack for creating melodic and accessible instrumental music.
Chet Atkins, who Earl Klugh considers one of his main influences, is featured on "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues".
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