Name: 1969
Brand: Gabor Szabo

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EBL!!!-011LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8016670151791

Total Cap

Black LP

EBL!!!-011CD

Deluxe 6 Sided Digipack with Booklet.

8016670151784

Artist

Gabor Szabo

Genre GB

Jazz

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Ebalunga!!!

Gabor Szabo was a Hungarian jazz guitarist known for his influential blend of jazz, pop-rock, and traditional Hungarian music. Born in Budapest in 1936, he discovered his passion for guitar at the age of 14 after being inspired by jazz music on Voice Of America radio broadcasts. He escaped Hungary in 1956 and attended the Berkeley School Of Music in Boston before performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. From 1961 to 1965, Szabo played with Chico Hamilton's quintet in southern California.

In 1966, he began recording a series of acclaimed albums under his own name on the *Impulse!* label. He also co-founded Skye Records with Cal Tjader and Gary McFarland during the late 1960s. Later on, he signed with Blue Thumb Records and CTI Records. Sadly, Gabor Szabo passed away from liver and kidney disease during a visit to Budapest in 1982.

Despite his untimely death at the age of 45, Gabor Szabo left behind a lasting legacy as an innovative guitarist who seamlessly blended different genres into his music. His unique sound continues to inspire musicians today.

Ebalunga!!! is a renowned label and distributor specializing in old and rare funk, jazz, afro, latin, disco, bossanova, and psychedelic rock music from the '60s to the '80s. With an extensive collection of *artists* and performers spanning various genres, Ebalunga!!! offers a treasure trove of musical gems for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

As a trusted authority in the industry, Ebalunga!!! prides itself on curating an impressive selection of hard-to-find records that capture the essence of bygone eras. Whether you're searching for infectious grooves or soul-stirring melodies, our label has something to satisfy every musical palate.

With its commitment to preserving musical history, Ebalunga!!! serves as a gateway to rediscover forgotten classics and unearth hidden gems. Our passion for quality extends beyond just providing exceptional music; we also ensure that each record is meticulously curated and authenticated so that you can trust in the authenticity of your purchase.

Back In Stock

Ebalunga!!! is back with a new long-awaited reissue of LP by the famous Hungarian guitarist, originally released in 1969. Deluxe 6-sided Digipak CD with a booklet and Gatefold Vinyl comes with long, exclusively written inner notes by the famous researcher and biographer Douglas Payne.

“Gabor Szabo exploded onto the American jazz scene in the early sixties. His unusual approach and unique sound brought something startling and new to jazz. With Chico Hamilton, Charles Lloyd and Gary McFarland, Szabo offered something few in jazz had ever heard before: guitarist as enchanter and conjurer and musician as storyteller and mesmerist. Once Szabo declared his independence in 1966, he also proved how seamlessly jazz can blend the Beatles and Bacharach with Latin and Indian styles. The guitarist released a string of albums on Impulse that challenged many assumptions about jazz and stand out today as some of the most radical, yet appealing music of the period. But the times were woefully a-changing. Szabo biographer Károly Libisch considers the year 1969 a “turning point” for the guitarist. The spell Szabo weaved in the press was beginning to wane. The blizzard of coverage he generated in the previous few years began to trickle off. Perhaps the rise of rock – and rock-guitar heroes – tamped down the guitarist’s exotic allure and faddish charm. Then, too, Szabo’s erratic behavior started attracting poor notices and hastened the demise of his storied quintet, featuring guitarist Jimmy Stewart and percussionist Hal Gordon, in late 1968. Now, both Gabor Szabo, the artist and businessman, needed a hit. 1969 was his response to the call of 1969. The album was released in August 1969, initial reviews were positive. Cash Box raved that Gabor Szabo 1969 “is magnificent music, and an album that deserves great success” while Record World called it “luscious guitaring” that features “lots of contemporary material, which he makes completely his own.” Gabor Szabo 1969 never did find the success it was seeking. But it remains a lovely listening experience that finds the guitarist at his melodic best at an important crossroads in his recording career. “

1969

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