Album · 1996

The Return of the Great Guitars

Released
14 February 1996
Label
Concord Jazz
Catalogue no.
CCD-4715
Tracklist
13 tracks
Length
45:23
Country
US

“The Return of the Great Guitars” is an album by Charlie Byrd, released in 1996 on Concord Jazz. The original release has 13 tracks with a running time of 45:23. Jazz standards on the record include “A Smooth One”, “Bernie's Tune”, “I Remember You” and “My Funny Valentine”. The line-up features Charlie Byrd (acoustic guitar), Herb Ellis (guitar), John Goldsby (bass), Mundell Lowe (guitar) and Tim Horner (drums (drum set)).

Who played on The Return of the Great Guitars

Tracklist

  1. 1 Things Ain't What They Used to Be standard — Mercer Ellington 3:58
  2. 2 When Lights Are Low standard — Benny Carter 3:58
  3. 3 A Smooth One standard — Benny Goodman 5:09
  4. 4 My Funny Valentine standard — Richard Rodgers 2:14
  5. 5 The Lady in Red — Allie Wrubel 3:21
  6. 6 Soft Winds — Benny Goodman 3:28
  7. 7 Bernie's Tune standard — Bernie Miller 3:48
  8. 8 I Remember You standard — Victor Schertzinger 4:42
  9. 9 Waltz for Wes 2:27
  10. 10 Seven Come Eleven standard — Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman 2:26
  11. 11 Billy Bean! 3:18
  12. 12 Nigh Roby Get-A-Way 1:56
  13. 13 On the Trail standard — Ferde Grofé 4:35

Production

  • Alan Varner engineer
  • Allen Farnham producer
  • Devin Emke engineer
  • John Burk producer
  • Phil Edwards remixer
  • George Horn mastering
  • Wayne Thompson liner notes

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Return of the Great Guitars?

The line-up of The Return of the Great Guitars includes Charlie Byrd (acoustic guitar), Herb Ellis (guitar), John Goldsby (bass), Mundell Lowe (guitar), Tim Horner (drums (drum set)) and Larry Coryell (guitar).

Which label released The Return of the Great Guitars?

The Return of the Great Guitars was released in 1996 on Concord Jazz (CCD-4715).

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