This Guy’s In Love

Label: Columbia Records

His fourth disc, This Guy’s in Love, continues Tyrell’s foray into pop standards and remains quite close to the winning formula he developed on his previous albums as he dusts off old gems like “Isn’t It Romantic?” and enlists the instrumental help of famous friends like Clark Terry andMichael Brecker. The results are always pleasant, if not revelatory, as Tyrell’s Dr. John-ish voice is what distinguishes these recordings from other similar standards discs. A minor addition to this set is the inclusion of two modern pop songs by his former Scepter coworkers, Burt Bacharach and Hal David. “This Guy’s in Love With You” and “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself” fit comfortably amid the tunes of yesteryear, with Bacharach lending a hand as pianist, arranger, and co-producer. All the songs on This Guy’s in Love are impeccably performed and lovely to listen to.