Earl Klugh : Ballads

Length: 46:48

The All Music Guide rating for this album on a 1-9 scale (9=best) is: 5

The All Music Guide rating for this album among this artist's works on a 1-9 scale (9=best) is: 5

  Anthony Jackson - Bass (Electric)
  Charles Meeks - Bass
  Dave Grusin - Keyboards
  David Matthews - Strings
  David Saltman - Bass
  Dr. Gibbs - Percussion
  Earl Klugh - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Percussion, Main Performer
  Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Multi Instruments
  Harvey Mason, Sr. - Drums
  James Bradley, Jr. - Drums
  Lee Ritenour - Guitar (Electric), Guitar (12 String), Multi Instruments
  Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar (Electric)
  Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion
  Ralph MacDonald - Percussion
  Raymond Lee Pounds - Drums
  Victor Lewis - Drums

While this collection of ballads from past Klugh releases has many pleasant moments, it's so pastoral and calming that each song fades into another one without making much impression. As background music, they're effective. Klugh 's solos are well constructed, marvelously articulated, and his lines and phrasing sublime. The material covers an impressive range of genres, from jazz to pop, originals and standards. Those who enjoy untaxing material should find this another delightful Klugh collection; others seeking visceral fare should look elsewhere. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide