Leo Kottke is the first album on the Chrysalis label by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in 1976. It reached #107 on the Billboard Pop Albums charts.

History

After six releases on Capitol, Kottke and his manager/producer Denny Bruce changed labels. This release of all instrumental pieces written by Kottke (with the exception of "Buckaroo") also includes orchestrations by Jack Nitzsche. The composition "Airproofing" was significantly re-worked and released as "Airproofing II" on Kottke's A Shout Toward Noon. "Death by Reputation" was covered by John Fahey on his album John Fahey Visits Washington D.C.. It was re-issued on CD by BGO in 1996.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Chip Renner called the album "Very good guitar playing."

Track listing

All songs by Leo Kottke; except where indicated

Side One

Side Two

Personnel

Production notes: