Think of an instrumentalist that best exemplifies the ‘Candlelight And Romance’ mood and the name Bobby Hackett immediately comes to mind. The table-for-two setting may be a far cry from his early dixie days, but Bobby’s styling is now almost invariably associated with the romantic mood. Not that the old swinging spirit is gone; it’s quite evident in all of his performances. But Bobby, being a versatile musician, has merely settled in the particular niche that fits the recording situation. The full-bodied cornet tones are better than ever, and his subtle improvisations have the facility to become completely involved in the tune. The result is a lush mood that perfectly complements your evening, after-hours or melodies-till-dawn shows. In fact, Bobby’s skillful treatments will provide a bright spot anywhere in your program schedule. In this album, his third for SESAC RECORDINGS, the Hackett cornet is backed by strings and rhythm under the capable direction of Frank Hunter. Together, they offer a compelling freshness to the seductive sounds of ‘Candlelight And Romance.’ Like the mood it fashions, the selections have many facets. Lamp Of Love, Summer Romance, and Birth Of A Melody are the haunting themes that linger and return to recall exciting memories. The Black Cat, with a fleeting piano turn by Ross Tompkins, and Don’t Go Now are uptempo pace-changers. Follow The South Wind and River Shannon add a familiar folk flavoring and La Mirada brings in a Latin touch. Lover Take All, Two Other People and Here I Am Alone Again are balladas that reflect the topsy turvy roads that love may take. Would It Be The Same poses an interesting question to which the cornet solo easily supplies the answer – there is only one Bobby Hackett.