Late Night Guitar
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Late Night Guitar is an instrumental-pop studio album by Earl Klugh
released in 1980. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 24th Grammy Awards in 1982. In this release, Klugh is joined by strings and horns in an orchestra arranged and conducted by David Matthews
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Earl Klugh
Earl Klugh is an American smooth jazz/crossover jazz/jazz fusion guitarist and composer.At the age of 13, Klugh was captivated by the guitar playing of Chet Atkins when Atkins made an appearance on the Perry Como Show. Klugh was a performing guest on several of Atkins' albums...
released in 1980. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 24th Grammy Awards in 1982. In this release, Klugh is joined by strings and horns in an orchestra arranged and conducted by David Matthews
David Matthews (keyboardist)
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger, born in Sonora, Kentucky, United States.A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's degree in composition, Matthews has composed television soundtracks as well as albums with the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. He is the leader of...
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Track listing
- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" - 1:58
- "Nice to Be Around (Nice to Have Around)" - 2:59
- "Like a Lover" - 2:41
- "Laura" - 2:44
- "Jamaica Farewell" - 3:24
- "Tenderly" - 1:52
- "Mona Lisa" - 2:34
- "Triste" - 2:05
- "Two for the Road" - 4:21
- "Mirabella" - 2:47
- "Lisbon Antigua" - 2:03
- "A Time for Love" - 2:49
- "I'll Never Say Goodbye (The Promise)" - 3:52
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Top Contemporary Jazz | 4 |
| 1981 | Jazz Albums | 40 |
| 1981 | The Billboard 200 | 98 |