Narada Records releases the instrumental album Heart & Beat by German jazz guitar virtuoso Ralf Illenberger, his second solo album on the label. 
Though this album was my introduction to Ralf Illenberger, it pales in comparison to his other works. There seemed to be a conscious attempt with Heart & Beat to veer toward a more rock-influenced sound, and while Ralf can manage that style of playing as deftly as he can jazz, it’s such a disappointment to hear him trying to step into that genre. Still, there are good tunes on here.
- Heart & Beat (4:52)
- Love Bird (3:43)
- Forrest (4:46)
- Fun Tango (4:50)
- A Sunday At Home (4:00)
- A Heart Rocks (3:28)
- Eastern Boardwalk (5:52)
- Sign Of Horus (3:36)
- Marimba (Rain Dance) (2:58)
Released by: Narada
Release date: 1990
Total running time: 38:05
1992 music review by Earl Green