Pianomagic
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Pianomagic is a studio album by jazz keyboardist Bobby Lyle, released in 1991 on Atlantic Records. The album peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
Scott Yanow of AllMusic, in a 4/5-star review, commented "Although often associated with R&B, Bobby Lyle is also a fine jazz pianist. This CD is a rare set of unaccompanied piano solos and is one of Lyle's finest recordings. At times he recalls the likes of McCoy Tyner, Ramsey Lewis and even Roger Kellaway, although his soulful style is generally quite original."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pianomagic" | Bobby Lyle | 03:34 |
| 2. | "Waltz for Debby" | Bill Evans/Gene Lees | 05:03 |
| 3. | "Love Song" | Bobby Lyle | 05:45 |
| 4. | "So What" | Miles Davis | 04:01 |
| 5. | "The Christmas Song" | Mel Tormé/Robert Wells | 03:18 |
| 6. | "Eastern Lady" | Bobby Lyle | 05:13 |
| 7. | "Finger Rap" | Bobby Lyle | 03:27 |
| 8. | "Blues All Day" | Bobby Lyle | 04:41 |
| 9. | "The Very Thought of You" | Ray Noble | 05:17 |
| 10. | "You Stepped Out of a Dream" | Nacio Herb Brown/Gus Kahn | 02:44 |
| 11. | "Someday We'll All Be Free" | Donny Hathaway | 04:35 |
Credits
Performer
- Bobby Lyle – acoustic piano
Production
- Bobby Lyle – producer, arrangements
- Bob Loftus – recording, mixing
- Michael C. Ross – recording, mixing
- Allen Sides – recording, mixing
- Noel Hazen – assistant engineer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering at Bernie Grundman Mastering (Hollywood, California)
- Bob Defrin – art direction
- Thomas Bricker – design
- Brad Guice – photography
- Katherine Williams – hair stylist
- Marsha Mann – make-up
- Bernini and Prima Moda (Los Angeles) – wardrobe
- I.D. Management – management