This album was original released in 1975. I was very interested in trying to put together a project that would illustrate some of the approaches that fingerpicking guitar is taking. I asked for the help of four guitarists whom I admire greatly and whom I thought would each compliment the other as each has a distinct style and feel. On looking back on this project I am glad to see that it has taken on a certain "international" aspect as each musician comes from a different part of the world. Perhaps this has affected their unique approaches though I tend to think that the development of an artist is more personal than regional characteristics.

This project attempts to present many different forms of music, i.e. classic rags, fiddle tunes, original compositions and old pop standards. Yet somehow there is a strong bonding element throughout the music. It is not only the instrument - the guitar - but also a certain quality that transcends into each selection.

Stefan Grossman

Track Listing (click for mp3 sample)

1. Silver Bells* Duck Baker
2. Jessica* Dave Evans
3. Flopped Ear Mule* Leo Wijnkamp Jr.
4. Walking My Baby Back Home Duck Baker
5. Dickie's Blues No. 2* Jim McLennan
6. Cold Feet* Dave Evans
7. The Chrysanthemum* Jim McLennan
8. Grey Hills* Dave Evans
9. Mardi Gras Dance* Duck Baker
10. The Elephant March Leo Wijnkamp Jr.
11. Fisher's Hornpipe* Duck Baker
12. Ugly Duckling* Dave Evans
13. The Easy Winners* Jim McLennan
14. Charles O'Connor* Duck Baker
15. Jolymont* Dave Evans

Those tunes marked with a star * are included in the tab/music PDF booklet on this CD.

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