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Various Bluegrass, Blues and
Jazz Albums
Review By Steven Stone
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Mac Wiseman
Bluegrass Hits and Heartsongs
Mac Wiseman has earned a place among the most revered elder statesmen of bluegrass. On this compilation CD, drawn from two albums originally recorded for the Vetco label in the mid-70's you can hear Wiseman at the peak of his creative and vocal powers. Fortunately David Glasser at Airshow Mastering makes it sound like it was recorded yesterday.
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Gregory Alan Isakov
The Empty Northern Hemisphere
On his fourth independent release Gregory Alan Isakov displays his flair for musical subtlety and understatement. With songs that seduce with their bittersweet quality, his vocal style floats like a feather in the gentle wind. Although recorded in his apartment, the sound is equal to what you'll hear on a studio effort.
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Barry Scott & Second Wind
In God's Time
Despite the Beavus and Butthead quality of the band's name, In God's Time makes a powerful statement about Barry Scott and Second Winds' dedication to their faith. With their perfect three-part harmonies and solid playing throughout the CD, this gospel Bluegrass album delivers a healthy dose of natural acoustic religious fervor.
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Greg Brown
Dream City - Essential Recordings Vol 2
It must have been difficult to choose selections for this "best of" album since so many of Greg Brown's recorded performances are stellar. Drawn from recordings made between 1997 and 2006, Dream City includes sixteen reasons why Brown ranks as the dean of contemporary singer/songwriters. Even hardcore fans may want a copy due to the four previously unreleased live cuts on the included bonus CD.
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