I've Got the World on Six Strings

by Laurence Juber

Overview

Since launching his career as a member of Wingsin the '70s, the two-time Grammy winning guitarist has established himself as a world-class fingerstylist and session and film soundtrack player. He's always enjoyed paying homage to his rock roots -- most notably on LJ Plays the Beatles and One Wing -- he's also recorded some fine original material over the years. On this cleverly titled solo acoustic guitar collection, he sticks to the thoughtful strumming and occasionally percussive approach that has served him so well, tackling tunes from the Great American Songbook composed by the legendary Harold Arlen. Deeply inspired by a centennial concert celebrating the composer's legacy, Juber realized there was so much more to him than "Over the Rainbow" (given a sparse, eloquent treatment here). Among those he covers with reverent joy are "I've Got the World on a String," "Ac-Cen-Tu-Ate the Positive" and "Come Rain or Come Shine." Much like Earl Klugh has done on his solo acoustic projects, Juber's perfect blend of respect and jazz invention helps the listener realize just what great melodies these are, and how fresh they can be with every new look and interpretation. ~ Jonathan Widran

Product Details

Release Date:	11/21/2006
Label:	Solid Air Records
UPC:	0614145206021
Rank:	170601

Tracks

1. I've Got the World on a String
2. Get Happy
3. If I Only Had a Brain
4. Stormy Weather
5. Ac-Cen-Tu-Ate the Positive
6. Over the Rainbow
7. That Old Black Magic
8. It's Only a Paper Moon
9. Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home
10. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
11. The Man That Got Away
12. Come Rain or Come Shine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Laurence Juber   Primary Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Joe Gastwirt   Mastering
Laurence Juber   Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes
Billy Rose   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Ted Koehler   Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Hope Juber   Engineer,Producer
James Jensen   Executive Producer
Harold Arlen   Composer