Magic Fingers (Chuck Loeb and Andy LaVerne album)

Magic Fingers is an album by guitarist Chuck Loeb and pianist Andy LaVerne recorded in 1989 and released on the DMP label.^[1][2]

Magic Fingers
Studio album by Chuck Loeb and Andy Laverne
Released	1990
Recorded	October 5, 6, 12–13, 1989
Studio	Clinton Recording, NYC and DMP, Stamford, CT
Genre	Jazz
Length	54:19
Label	DMP CD-472
Producer	Chuck Loeb, Tom Jung, Andy LaVerne
Chuck Loeb chronology
My Shining Hour (1989) Magic Fingers (1990) Life Colors (1990)
Andy LaVerne chronology
Fountainhead (1989) Magic Fingers (1989) Natural Living (1989)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic wrote that the album was "pleasant" but "lightweight", stating "All of the talented musicians are capable of producing a much more substantial recording."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Chuck Loeb except where noted.

1. "Book & Beads" – 4:55
2. "Circadian Rhythm" (Andy LaVerne) – 4:57
3. "Groovin'" (Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati) – 4:38
4. "Far" – 4:55
5. "Sueños" (Andy LaVerne, Carmen Cuesta) – 4:46
6. "23rd & 15th" – 4:32
7. "The Mission" – 4:59
8. "Europa" (LaVerne) – 4:33
9. "Magic Fingers" (LaVerne, Loeb) – 4:36
10. "Maybe..." – 7:02
11. "Chappaqua" (LaVerne) – 3:40

Personnel

• Chuck Loeb – guitars, keyboards
• Andy LaVerne – acoustic piano
• Clifford Carter – synthesizers
• Will Lee – bass
• Dave Weckl – drums
• Steve Thornton – percussion
• Lygya Barreto – percussion (2, 4, 5)
• Carmen Cuesta – vocals

Production

• Chuck Loeb – producer
• Tom Jung – producer, recording
• Andy LaVerne – co-producer
• Troy Halderson – recording assistant
• Ron Finger – cover artwork
• Jim Henderson – design
• Dave King – photography

References

1. Chuck Loeb discography, accessed March 16, 2017
2. Andy LaVerne discography, accessed March 16, 2017
3. Yanow, Scott. Chuck Loeb: Magic Fingers – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2024.