A Session with Chet Atkins
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| Studio album by Chet Atkins | ||||
| Released | December 1954 | |||
| Genre | Country, pop | |||
| Length | 33:09 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor LPM-1090 (Mono) | |||
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The 1961 re-issue LP cover.
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A Session with Chet Atkins is the title of a recording by American guitarist Chet Atkins. It features Atkins introducing standard pop and jazz melded with country sensibilities. The liner notes state this is the first use of a celeste on a country record. The musicians include Homer and Jethro in the rhythm section. Atkins uses his new EchoSonic amplifier for the first time on his recordings.
Allmusic music critic Richard S. Ginell praised the album and wrote "With a roomful of crack Nashville session men, Chet Atkins' first 12-inch album is one joyful, yet sophisticated and controlled compilation of mostly standard pop and jazz tunes all decked out country-style."
A 2-EP gatefold with the red cover was released in 1955. The tracks were:
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