Eric Gale was an American jazz and session guitarist born in 1938, who became one of the most recorded guitarists in popular music. Gale's smooth, melodic playing made him hugely successful as a session musician, appearing on countless soul, R&B, jazz, and pop recordings. He worked with artists including Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Van Morrison, among many others. Gale's guitar style combined jazz sophistication with R&B soul and pop accessibility, making him versatile across contexts. He released numerous solo albums showcasing his smooth jazz style. Gale's playing was characterized by clean tone, melodic lines, and groove-oriented approach. He was a founding member of the fusion group Stuff. Gale passed away in 1994. He represented the session guitarist who could work across genres while maintaining jazz credibility, demonstrating the importance of versatile, tasteful guitarists in popular music production.
Eric Gale vinyl records
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ERIC GALE Multiplication (1977 US 6-track vinyl LP including appearances from Bob James Ralph Macdonald & Randy Brecker. The picture sleeve has a little shelfwear to the edges but the vinyl has only light signs of play CBS82282) Track Listing: A1. Oh. Mary Dont You Weep 7:20 A2. Thumper 5:50 A3. Multiplication 5:20 B1
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ERIC GALE Touch Of Silk (1980 UK 7-track vinyl LP produced by and starring Allen Toussaint with guest appearances by Grover Washington Jr Idris Muhammad and Charles Earland. The picture sleeve shows only light shelfwear with a small sticker mark and the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1
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ERIC GALE Ginseng Woman (1977 UK 6-track vinyl LP produced by Bob James who brings a synth-savvy snap to this seventies fusion platter featuring Bob James Steve Gadd Richard Tee & more. The picture sleeve & vinyl remain in Excellent condition withlight signs of wear and play CBS82058) Track Listing: A1
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ERIC GALE Sara Smile (1977 UK solid centre A label advance promotional vinyl 7 for the single release taken from the Ginseng Woman album with release date of 12th Aug.1977 on the label also including De Rabbit CBS company die-cut paper sleeve SCBS5499) Track Listing: 1. Sara Smile 2. De Rabbit
£11.99 used