About Our Guitar Lullabies

This CD is extra special because it was inspired as a dedication to the years of sitting on the edge of the bed and playing my little ones to sleep. It is also special because it was touched by the hearts of several arrangers from all walks of musical life...each of whom were called on to prepare beautiful and timeless arrangements to accompany my guitar solos.

Each arrangement came back as a special gift, reflecting the warmth, expressiveness and style of each of the arrangers who contributed their efforts. We are hopeful you'll enjoy the very special contributions by these artists as you enjoy the CD for years to come.

Late Night Guitar CD Review..."I had time to think about the general premise of Salvatori's intentions, which are no less than totally genuine. The fact that this man interacts so well with his children and is obviously a devoted and dedicated family man and that the arrangers, friends and colleagues, that have come together for this recording, have produced something of a far greater value than the mere notes on the page. If it catches you at the right time, I guarantee you'll have a moment(s) where a tear will well, without you being able to do anything about it." Tim Panting, Reviews Editor, Classical Guitar Magazine (UK), December, 2005

Late Night Sheet Music Book Review...“…reading the descriptive notes about the composer: (very unusual for LPD, highly welcome here!) Salvatori sits on the edge of his kid’s beds and lullabyes them to the land of nod with musical ‘stories’….Salvatori sounds like he’s got integrity and a charming lack of pretention. There are eleven pieces for your delectation here…simple stuff…nothing wrong with that…players above Grade 2 should be able to cope with the technicalities. The accompanying CD is nicely recorded…pretty…[this] unaffected simplicity probably reaches more people than a lot of other guff out there. Undemanding…if that’s you, then I recommend this nicely presented little collection and it would be a far sweeter world if our youth went to sleep with the delicate sounds of a nylon-string guitar in their heads than Playstation’s Grand Theft Auto…San Andreas!" Tim Panting, Reviews Editor, Classical Guitar Magazine (UK), November 2005

"Salvatori's music has been a darling among children's music critics...although 'Late Night Guitar' also appeals to grown-ups. His sense of musicianship is very high..." Chicago Tribune, 2003

"Effortlessly breezes past age barriers…you’d be hard pressed to find a more comforting and melodic acoustic fingerstyle guitar album.” 20th Century Guitar Magazine, 2002

"Tom...Your music has become a staple of my show. Beautifully crafted music that grows deeper and more tuneful with each and every play...and as if the music wasn't enough, what a striking and beautiful CD jacket. I come from a time when cover art was an important part of the whole "album" experience. Your artwork for "Late Night Guitar" is most impressive...Thanks for enabling us here in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York share your vision...” Ken Harris, WVKR, Walden NY, 2002

"Beautifully felt, composed, played and produced…a very sensitive and heartfelt recording…” Wood and Wire Music, 2002

"Refreshingly unpretentious…particularly pleasing…gentle guitar lines. A quality mainstream release to be welcomed by its target audience.” Classical Guitar Magazine (UK), 2002

Winner - Tom Salvatori - "Late Night Guitar" - Category: Classic Recording for Children

"Late Night Guitar" debuted at (#2) on the New Age Voice - "Top 100" Radio Play list. The CD held its strong position in the coveted "Top 5" through the entire 4th quarter of 2002. Thanks to our Disc Jockey Friends, Producers and Program Hosts all over the world who reach for this CD time and time again as they prepare their radio shows. Special Note about radio play: Effective in January, 2003 with New Age Voice closing their doors, the New Age Reporter (link provided above) now provides the industry standard for ranking Radio Play on a monthly basis.