FRANK GAMBALE - Thinking Out Loud (1995) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

On this JVC CD, guitarist Frank Gambale plays in a surprisingly clear tone, avoiding rock (except for the closing "My Little Viper") and at times sounding unexpectedly close to George Benson. Keyboardist Otmaro Ruiz also plays creatively on his three appearances but unfortunately the weak Gambale compositions (funky but without soul or any worthwhile melodies) and the remarkably dull automatic pilot drumming of Dave Weckl makes this into a fairly routine set. Next time Gambale should apply his fine guitar playing to much better material; he still has a lot of potential. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Magritte 6:47
Bass – Tim Landers
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – Otmaro Ruiz
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
2    Bondi Beach 4:43
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – David Goldblatt
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
3    No-Neck Louie 5:10
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Organ [Hammond B3] – Brian Auger
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
4    Gaudi 5:48
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – David Goldblatt
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
5    Felicidad 4:51
Bass – Tim Landers
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – David Goldblatt
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
6    Dali 5:56
Bass – Tim Landers
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – David Goldblatt
7    Infinity 6:10
Acoustic Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – Otmaro Ruiz
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
8    A Lover's Night 4:25
Bass – Tim Landers
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – David Goldblatt
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
9    The Avengers Suite (Parts 1 And 2) 9:26
Bass – Tim Landers
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards – Otmaro Ruiz
Percussion – Walfredo Reyes
10    My Little Viper 6:33
Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Drums – Dave Weckl
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Organ [Hammond B3] – Brian Auger