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secret obsession

Ten original jazz instrumental tunes by Bob McCarroll.

Bob McCarroll’s “Secret Obsession” – A Daring, Melodic Jazz Debut That Shines


Discover the captivating world of Secret Obsession, the stunning debut from jazz guitarist and composer Bob McCarroll. This 13-track collection features 12 original, guitar-driven compositions and a soul-stirring reinterpretation of the classic “Over the Rainbow.”

From the infectious groove of the opening track “Don’t Go,” McCarroll draws listeners in with vibrant melodies and fearless musical exploration. With seamless shifts in time and feel, Secret Obsession is both adventurous and grounded in emotional clarity. McCarroll doesn’t just showcase his own virtuosity—he generously shares the spotlight with a stellar lineup of musical collaborators, each bringing their own brilliance to the project.

Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or simply a lover of great music, Secret Obsession is a rewarding journey through melody, mood, and masterful musicianship.

Let Bob McCarroll’s Secret Obsession become your next musical passion.

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Song List

  1. Don't Go (4:46) Bob McCarroll - 2002 BMI

  2. Goodbyes Are Never Good (4:22) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  3. Blue Sky (4:09) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  4. When You Call (5:37) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  5. You & Me (5:29) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  6. Words (5:50) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  7. Secret Obsession (6:12) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  8. You're It (3:43) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  9. That GIrl (4:32) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  10. Wonderfully Uncomfortable (4:05) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  11. Listen (4:38) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

  12. Somewhere Over The Rainbow (5:15) Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg

  13. Your Love (2:05) Bob McCarroll- 2002 BMI

Musicians: (Listed in alphabetical order)

Bryce Budge: Piano

Todd Cuba: Drums

Steven Von Wald: Tenor Sax

Bob McCarroll: Guitar

Mario Mendivil: Elec. Bass

Dwight Kilian: Upright Bass

Recording Credits:

Produced by Bob McCarroll & Ralph Patlan.

Arrangements by Bob McCarroll.

Recorded by Ralph Patlan at Phase IV Studios, Tempe, AZ, January 16, 17, 19, and 28, 2003. 

Mixing by Ralph Patlan at Phase IV Studios, February 1, 2, 2003

Mastered by Whild Whirled Studios, February, 2003.

Graphic design by Bob McCarroll
May, 2001 - April 2011.

Cover Image: 

My good friend Will Jones shot this image just outside his studio using the twilight sky as a backdrop.

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