Passion | ||||
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Studio album by Steve Laury | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1991 at Signature Sound - San Diego, CA | |||
Genre | Jazz - Smooth Jazz | |||
Length | 41:48 | |||
Label | Denon Records | |||
Producer | Steve Laury | |||
Steve Laury chronology | ||||
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Passion is an album by American guitarist Steve Laury released in 1991, and recorded for Denon Records. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard, R&R, Gavin, PAC Contemporary Jazz charts.[ citation needed ]
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AllMusic noted Laury "displays the versatility of a studio musician, ranging from a close Wes Montgomery imitation to hints of rock and funk". [1]
(all tracks written by Steve Laury and Ron Satterfield)
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Billboard Jazz Albums [2] | 11 |
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