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
- Charlie Byrd acoustic guitar on 12 tracks
- Herb Ellis guitar on 12 tracks
- John Goldsby bass on 12 tracks
- Mundell Lowe guitar on 12 tracks
- Tim Horner drums (drum set) on 12 tracks
- Larry Coryell guitar on 8 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Things Ain't What They Used to Be standard — Mercer Ellington 3:58
- 2 When Lights Are Low standard — Benny Carter 3:58
- 3 A Smooth One standard — Benny Goodman 5:09
- 4 My Funny Valentine standard — Richard Rodgers 2:14
- 5 The Lady in Red — Allie Wrubel 3:21
- 6 Soft Winds — Benny Goodman 3:28
- 7 Bernie's Tune standard — Bernie Miller 3:48
- 8 I Remember You standard — Victor Schertzinger 4:42
- 9 Waltz for Wes 2:27
- 10 Seven Come Eleven standard — Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman 2:26
- 11 Billy Bean! 3:18
- 12 Nigh Roby Get-A-Way 1:56
- 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
More albums by Charlie Byrd
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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