The Complete Gabor Szabo in Budapest
For the first time in full, a unique anthology of Hungarian TV and radio recordings by the legendary guitarist GĂĄbor SzabĂł, captured during his return visits to Budapest in 1974, 1978, and 1981. This historic collection documents the deeply personal reconnection of an exiled artist with his homeland, bridging musical worlds and emotional landscapes.
The first disc features both studio and concert recordings with some of Hungaryâs top jazz players of the era, including the legendary double bassist AladĂĄr Pege and renowned vocalist Kati KovĂĄcs.
The second disc includes a rare televised concert from the Hilton Hotel (1978) and SzabĂłâs final known performance â a moving rendition of âFrom a Dreamâ recorded in 1981. The music collected here captures a poignant duality: SzabĂł as both American and Hungarian, outsider and homecomer. This is one of the most intimate and emotionally charged chapters of his career and a musical homecoming, rich in atmosphere and soul.
As always with Ebalunga!!!, GĂĄbor SzabĂłâs legacy is treated with great care and passion. This edition features a 2LP gatefold vinyl release, complete with an in-depth essay by SzabĂłâs official biographer Douglas Payne â a fascinating piece of cultural and musical research in its own right. The visual design is the work of artist and industrial designer Anton Bogdanov. With no use of AI tools â just handwork, imagination, and deep respect for the material â the artwork invites the listener to spend long evenings in its layered atmosphere. Mastering is by Grammy-nominated engineer Jessica Thompson, whose work has revived dozens of legendary archival recordings â including the previous four SzabĂł releases on Ebalunga!!!. This album is also available as a 2CD set in an elegant 6-panel digipak, crafted with the same care and attention as the vinyl edition.
Two hours of sublime music, stunning sound, and timeless packaging â a true gift for fans of SzabĂł and those who cherish deep, living jazz traditions.
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For the first time in full, a unique anthology of Hungarian TV and radio recordings by the legendary guitarist GĂĄbor SzabĂł, captured during his return visits to Budapest in 1974, 1978, and 1981. This historic collection documents the deeply personal reconnection of an exiled artist with his homeland, bridging musical worlds and emotional landscapes.
The first disc features both studio and concert recordings with some of Hungaryâs top jazz players of the era, including the legendary double bassist AladĂĄr Pege and renowned vocalist Kati KovĂĄcs.
The second disc includes a rare televised concert from the Hilton Hotel (1978) and SzabĂłâs final known performance â a moving rendition of âFrom a Dreamâ recorded in 1981. The music collected here captures a poignant duality: SzabĂł as both American and Hungarian, outsider and homecomer. This is one of the most intimate and emotionally charged chapters of his career and a musical homecoming, rich in atmosphere and soul.
As always with Ebalunga!!!, GĂĄbor SzabĂłâs legacy is treated with great care and passion. This edition features a 2LP gatefold vinyl release, complete with an in-depth essay by SzabĂłâs official biographer Douglas Payne â a fascinating piece of cultural and musical research in its own right. The visual design is the work of artist and industrial designer Anton Bogdanov. With no use of AI tools â just handwork, imagination, and deep respect for the material â the artwork invites the listener to spend long evenings in its layered atmosphere. Mastering is by Grammy-nominated engineer Jessica Thompson, whose work has revived dozens of legendary archival recordings â including the previous four SzabĂł releases on Ebalunga!!!. This album is also available as a 2CD set in an elegant 6-panel digipak, crafted with the same care and attention as the vinyl edition.
Two hours of sublime music, stunning sound, and timeless packaging â a true gift for fans of SzabĂł and those who cherish deep, living jazz traditions.
