Ultimate Earl Klugh

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Ultimate Earl Klugh
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ReleasedFebruary 20, 2007 (2007-02-20)
Genre Crossover jazz, jazz pop, instrumental pop
Label Mosaic Records
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Ultimate Earl Klugh is a compilation album by Earl Klugh released in February 2007. It features songs from Klugh's over 30 years career, including songs from his debut album as well as collaborations with Bob James and George Benson. [1] [2]

Track listing

  1. "Angelina" – 4:51
  2. "Living Inside Your Love" – 5:39
  3. "Dr. Macumba" – 4:26
  4. "Heart String" – 6:20
  5. "Wishful Thinking" – 3:58
  6. "Rainbow Man" – 5:23
  7. "Brazilian Stomp" – 5:37
  8. "Emily" – 2:47
  9. "Midnight in San Juan" – 5:53
  10. "Movin' On" – 4:29
  11. "Jo Ann's Song" – 5:26
  12. "Maybe Tonight" – 4:05

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References

  1. "A Colorful Mosaic". Billboard Magazine . e5 Global Media. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  2. "Mosaic makes some magic". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. 3 May 2007. Retrieved 11 October 2010.