Swing Softly - Jorgen Ingmann

 

Frenesi

Swing Softly

Jorgen Ingmann and His Guitar

Mercury Records MG 20292

1958

From the back cover: Out of one magical, lightly amplified guitar, Jorgen Ingmann brings forth a whole orchestra of tone colors and a whole spectrum of moods ranging from deep introspection to carefree abandon.

Ingmann is a young Danish artist who has introduced a new delicacy to the art of multiple recording of guitars. This is the technique, first made famous by Les Paul, of superimposing one guitar performance upon another on the same recording tape, as many as ten times, to build a one-man orchestration.

Ingmann's style is particularly noteworthy for the soft richness of his tone. He applies that richness here to a set of favorite standards numbers, sprinkled with a few tunes new to American ears. Each is a luxurious gem to accompany the intimate gathering of people of good taste.

From Billboard - November 17, 1958: Several oldies like "Jeepers Creepers" and "Stardust," together with a sprinkling of exotic imports, are given the Les Paul treatment of superimposed tapes for a smooth and highly amiable cocktail effect. The soft sound and well-paced arrangements by the young Danish artist make for interesting listening and dancing.

Margie

I May Be Wrong

Frenesie

I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me

Qui Zas

Rockin' Chair

Jeepers Creepers

Stardust

Camondongo

Little Old Lady

Two Sleepy People

Yourtel Gingando