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It’s not really surprising that it took until 1968 for guitar wizard Ladi Geisler to release his first solo album; for his entire career he has been quietly in the supporting cast, capably and anonymously providing stellar support for dozens of German artists and bandleaders. ‘Guitar a la Carte’ finds Geisler exploring popular and lesser-known Latin tunes, from such standards as Malaguena and Spanish Flea to lesser-known pieces by Waldir Azevedo and Milton Nascimento. Rich in detailing and texture, Geisler’s performances are fluid, dynamic, and creative; the arrangements constantly serving up little surprises, a fuzzbox solo on Malaguena, a Djangoesque fill on Spanish Flea, and so on; with old pal Horst Wende providing melodic support on marimbas, piano and organ. This is a lovely record that should be heard by guitar fans of Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel, or Les Paul, for example; and will be a welcome addition to any easy-listening collection.


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  1. Russ on May 26, 2008 9:08 pm

    There actually is one solo Geisler record before this: Mr. Guitar from 1962. But it is a long gap between that album and this one. Great fuzz solo on Malaguena!

  2. Marty on July 22, 2008 1:36 am

    This is not a solo album but the second Guitar A La Carte album, again with the Horst wende Orchestra.

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