Whispers and Promises
1989 studio album by Earl Klugh
Whispers and Promises | ||||
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Studio album by Earl Klugh | ||||
Released | April 25, 1989 (1989-04-25) | |||
Genre | Crossover jazz, instrumental pop | |||
Length | 42:50 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Earl Klugh | |||
Earl Klugh chronology | ||||
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allmusic.com | [1] |
Whispers and Promises is an instrumental-pop studio album by Earl Klugh released in 1989. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance at the 32nd Grammy Awards in 1990.[2][3] In this release, Klugh delivers his well-known "light and smooth guitar picking, backed by swarms of violins, chimes and gentle alto saxophones, beautifully arranged and wonderfully romantic".[4][5] The album also features Grammy Award winner Don Sebesky as conductor and arranger.[6]
Track listing
All songs written by Earl Klugh.
- "What Love Can Do" - 4:30
- "Master of Suspense" - 4:56
- "Water Song" - 2:28
- "Strawberry Avenue" - 4:22
- "Fall in Love" - 4:25
- "Summer Nights" - 4:08
- "Just You and Me" - 3:41
- "Whispers and Promises" - 5:32
- "Frisky Biscuits" - 3:34
- "Tango Classico" - 5:14
- Track information and credits verified from the album's liner notes.[7]
Charts
Year | Chart | Position |
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1989 | Top Contemporary Jazz | 5 |
1989 | The Billboard 200 | 150 |
References
- ^ allmusic.com review
- ^ Holden, Stephen (21 February 1990). "Grammy nominations getting less conservative". Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida, USA. p. 4. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Antczack, John (12 January 1990). "Henley, Joel score big". Daily News, Bowling Green. Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Yonke, David (11 June 1989). "Whispers and Promises - Review". Toledo Blade. Toledo, Ohio, USA. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Heim, Chris (1 June 1989). "Earl Klugh Whispers and Promises". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ Rusch, Bob (1989-01-01). Cadence. B. Rusch.
- ^ Whispers and Promises (liner notes). Earl Klugh. Warner. 1989.
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