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Caribbean Guitar

Chet Atkins · 1962

28 min · 12 tracks · classical · country · jazz

A vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and smooth guitar melodies that transport listeners to sun-soaked Caribbean shores.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sun-soaked tropical daydreams
  • lighthearted gatherings with friends
  • short bursts of joyful energy
  • playful melodies for easy listening
  • transportive escape to paradise

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional narratives
  • prefer longer, contemplative pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'Caribbean Guitar' was Chet Atkins' fifth studio album, following the successful 'Chet Atkins Picks on the Beatles'. At this point in his career, Atkins was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering figure in fingerstyle guitar and expanding his musical scope beyond country into jazz and pop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Les Paul· Doc Watson· Jerry Reed

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mayan Dance 2:07
  • 2 Yellow Bird 1:56
  • 3 Wild Orchids 2:18
  • 4 The Bandit 2:07
  • 5 Jungle Dream 2:32
  • 6 The Banana Boat Song 2:20
  • 7 Montego Bay 2:16
  • 8 Theme From 'Come September' 2:18
  • 9 Moon Over Miami 2:40
  • 10 Come To The Mardi Gras 2:23
  • 11 The Enchanted Sea 2:17
  • 12 Temptation 3:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata