First Class Lounge

First Class Lounge is a 2020 release by the veteran British composer and arranger Dick Walter, whose career is synonymous with the golden age of library music and television orchestration. While Walter is known for his work with the KPM Music Library, this album serves as a contemporary distillation of his 'easy listening' expertise. The record features 12 tracks of immaculately arranged smooth jazz and traditional pop instrumentals. Sonically, it moves away from the whimsical, often quirky television cues of his earlier career toward a more unified, luxurious lounge sound. The production is exceptionally clean, highlighting the interplay between live instrumentation and studio polish. It stands as a testament to Walter's ability to create 'mood music' that transcends its functional origins, appealing to both library music collectors and fans of sophisticated contemporary jazz. Critics and listeners often cite the album for its 'timeless' quality, bridging the gap between 1960s bachelor pad music and modern chill-out aesthetics.