Blue Chip is the third album by Acoustic Alchemy, released under the MCA Master Series label in 1989, and again under GRP in 1996.
The album presented an experiment with pop music in the band's signature style, using strong, memorable melody lines.
The most successful track here is "Catalina Kiss", the album opener and a longstanding live favourite. Using a shuffle rhythm, the track calls upon the saxophone for embellishments, whilst tonal harmonies between the two guitars evoke a strong melody. JazzTrax presenter Art Good suggested that the track was inspired by an appearance by the band at the 1988 Catalina Island Jazz Festival.

Natural Elements was the second major label release by Acoustic Alchemy from 1988.
The shortest of all of the band's albums, only comprising eight tracks, Natural Elements set out to show what the title suggests: the organic side to Acoustic Alchemy's music.
Points to note from this album include the title track, Natural Elements, which became the theme tune to long-running BBC gardening show, Gardener's World, and the re-recording of an early track, "Casino", now re-arranged to include piano and full percussion parts.

Radio Contact is the thirteenth album by Acoustic Alchemy.
Comprising thirteen tracks, led off by single "No Messin'", the album features input from fellow guitarist Chuck Loeb on two tracks.
The album is also the band's first to contain a full vocal track, "Little Laughter", performed by Jo Harrop.
The track "Ya Tebya Lubliu" was so named after the Russian phrase for "I Love You" perhaps as a tribute to Charles Bronson's character in the Great Escape.

Positive Thinking... is the tenth and final album recorded by Acoustic Alchemy for GRP in 1998.
It marks a milestone in the band's history not only for the change of record company, but for the loss of founding member Nick Webb, who died during the recording of this album. His name appears in the credits for having contributed to every song, however Webb's parts in the recordings were done by longstanding sideman John Parsons.

The New Edge is the seventh album by Acoustic Alchemy released in 1993.
The album is critically regarded as one of Acoustic Alchemy's better albums, despite only having one track, "Cool As A Rule" on their standard set-list.

This Way is the latest Acoustic Alchemy album released on May 14, 2007 in the United Kingdom. It was released on June 6, 2007 in the United States.
On February 4, 2007, Acoustic Alchemy announced that they had recently completed recording the new album, comprising eleven tracks. It features special guest appearances from trumpeter Rick Braun (on the track "Carlos The King"), saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa (on "Egg") and collaborations with label-mates Down to the Bone.

Reference Point is the first album by Acoustic Alchemy released in 1990 for jazz label GRP and their fourth album overall.
Containing some of the band's more popular tracks, such as the title track "Reference Point", "Same Road, Same Reason" and "Cuban Heels", the nine-track album is also the only album by the band to offer a cover track: "Take Five".

Back On The Case is the fifth studio album by Acoustic Alchemy released in 1991.
The first four tracks from this album all appear on the band's 2002 compilation album, "The Very Best Of Acoustic Alchemy".
It is also the second album by the band to feature pianist Terry Disley.

The Beautiful Game was the tenth full-length album by Acoustic Alchemy, and marked a turning point in the career of guitarist Greg Carmichael.
This album was the first without founding member Nick Webb, who had died two years previously due to pancreatic cancer; duties on steel string guitar were now filled by understudy Miles Gilderdale, who remains in the post to this day.
The album came as a stark change to fans of the group. Glossy production and radically different songwriting brought about a new 21st century sound, completely adverse to the style built up over a decade and a half up until this point.

Sounds of St. Lucia: Live is a live album released by Image Entertainment, on both CD and DVD, of a performance by Acoustic Alchemy at the tenth St. Lucia Jazz Festival in 2000.
The band line-up on this album consists of Greg Carmichael (nylon guitar), Miles Gilderdale (steel guitar), Frank Felix (bass), Tony White (keyboards) and Richard Brook (drums).

Against The Grain, Acoustic Alchemy's 7th album, was released in 1994 under the GRP label.
Despite having only ten tracks, "Against The Grain" still manages to notch up a total play time of 53 minutes, notably because of the band's experimentation with some longer, more drawn out tracks.

Arcanum (spelled a͡rcānˈum on the cover) was a 1996 album released by Acoustic Alchemy, their penultimate release on the GRP jazz label.
The production on this album differed from normal; the band recorded the disc live at Pinewood Film Studios, London, UK. They enlisted the help of the London Metropolitan Orchestra to provide backing.
The album contained twelve tracks, three of which were new ("Columbia", "Chance Meeting" and "Something She Said"), and the others re-recordings of tracks selected from the band's discography to this point.

The story of Acoustic Alchemy has always been about innovation and adaptability. In the nearly 25 years since their first recording, the UK-based group has crafted a sound that maximizes the potential of not only the acoustic guitar but also its electric counterpart - and in so doing they've explored the subtle corners where jazz, pop, world music and other genres intersect. Along the way - with the help of a massive worldwide following created by consistent touring - they've weathered personal setbacks, dramatic shifts in musical trends, and in recent years, sweeping changes in the music industry. The next step in this ongoing journey is Roseland, their new recording set for release on September 27, 2011.

Red Dust And Spanish Lace was the breakthrough debut album by Acoustic Alchemy from 1987.
Comprising nine tracks in total, the album spawned the radio-friendly single "Mr. Chow", which was described as "Chinese reggae".
Other highlights include "Sarah Victoria", a re-recording of an early demo track, and the title track, which is still a live favourite now.

This is an exceptional Acoustic Alchemy album. Their body of studio work is great. I've been following them from the start, and I've enjoyed the evolution of their sound album to album. Seeing them live is always a joy, usually as a 5 piece - 2 guitars, keyboards, bass and drums with the occasional guest on saxophone or trumpet. This live album was recorded in London with the latest incarnation of the group (and no guest). It must have been recorded at the Pizza Express, Dean Street, but the album notes don't say that. That's the only London venue that I know they've played in the last few years. I've seen them there and at The Stables, but not last year or this. Listening to this album that's now a big regret, but this makes up for it big time. The live setting allows them to relax and stretch out the arrangements. There is an extra energy and immediacy to their interplay that is really difficult to recreate in the studio, and this recording captures that live essence perfectly.