Jerry Douglas: Skip, Hop And Wobble

Barenberg A Douglas

1. Big Bug Shuffle 2. Why Don't You Go Back To The Woods 3. The Hymn Of Ordinary Motion 4. From Ankara To Izmir 5. The Travels Of Mr. Hulot 6. Big Sciota 7. Squeezy Pig 8. Monkey Bay 9. The Years Between 10. The Earl Of Hyndford/Open The Present 11. Here On Earth

This excellent 1993 Sugar Hill CD features three of the top artists playing newgrass today. Entirely instrumental, entirely enjoyable, the tracks on this CD run the gamut of musical expression from the humorous play of "Why Don't You Go Back to the Woods" to the slow, beautiful "Hymn to Ordinary Motion." The liner notes discuss the creative process around each song, as well as the group's union, and the challenges and rewards of playing as a trio. Sam Bush does a couple of very nice guest spots on mandolin. If you are tired of the musical simplicity and inane lyrics of much of today's music, this CD cleanses the palate. ~ Jeff Crooke, Rovi

Price: $18.98