Geremasterde uitgave van "Skylark" van Paul Desmond, opgenomen in december 1973. "For those who missed it the first time, Desmond remakes "Take Ten" -- without the Middle Eastern elements -- "Romance de Amor" is eventually dominated by Szabo, and the inclusion of "Was a Sunny Day" proves that Desmond's involvement with the music of Paul Simon in 1970 was not a passing infatuation. Don Sebesky is credited with the "arrangements" but his orchestrating hand is not felt except for a single solo cello (George Ricci) in an adaptation of Purcell ("Music for a While"). It's a cautious change of pace for Desmond, although the fiercer context into which he was placed doesn't really fire his imagination". (Richard S. Ginell, Allmusic).
"Szabo hit the jazz scene once it was on its way out, playing an instrument that many were picking up to play rock instead jazz. Nevertheless, Szabo was one of many European imports who brazenly hit the scene armed with American chops peppered with a foreign sensibility. Everything seemed to go into his style, from the blues, to jazz, to Django, even rock. This, his second album as a leader, is an added bonus because it features Szabo in a sparse quartet accompanied by just bass, drums, and percussion. Thus Szabo has the spotlight and showcases nifty chops with a little bit of an edge. While his choice of material isnt always on, the playing always is, especially on the songs he wrote himself, which percolate with unique chops and catchy melodies. Szabo was never quite as interesting later on as he was on here: after this he began to surround himself with several players on records focused more on an ensemble sound. For those who like no-frills jazz guitar, "Spellbinder" will be a treat." (All About Jazz)
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