Besides doing session work and helping to create the Nashville sound while at , guitarist cut many jazz- and pop-inflected country instrumental albums under his own name. After producing sides for country stars like , , and would team up with pianist , tenor saxophonist , and other musicians to reel off smooth, but usually engaging, covers of everything from blues and schmaltzy standards to tunes. While often seen as no more than hokey, easy listening ephemera, ' many sides from the '60s deserve a reassessment. The stellar jazz dates later did at may better showcase his jazz leanings, but these discs still have a wealth of quality picking and a good share of top-drawer material. This time out, showcases music from around the world, mixing in warhorses like and with nice surprises like 's Of course, the album has a few overly glib and stiff moments but, in spite of the mire, the playing is always great. And even though it's out of print, usually can be found for just a few dollars at your local vinyl emporium. ~ Stephen Cook