| Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 271
Category: Music
Artist: Abigail Washburn
Publisher: Nettwerk Records
Studio: Nettwerk Records
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
Label: Nettwerk Records
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 30792
UPC: 067003079228
EAN: 0067003079228
ASIN: B00175G7DQ
Release Date: May 20, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Fuller Wine | | • | Strange Things | | • | Great Big Wall in China | | • | Taiyang Chulai | | • | Oh Me, Oh My | | • | Captain | | • | Kazakh Melody | | • | Banjo Pickin' Girl | | • | Kangding Qingge/Old-Timey Dance Party | | • | Sugar & Pie | | • | It Ain't Easy | | • | Journey Home |
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Album Description
Digipak of self titled album by Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet. Abigail Washburn has created a new sound that crosses global and cultural lines, personified in the raw, transcendental music of the Sparrow Quartet. The all star collaboration features banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck, acclaimed cellist Ben Sollee and Grammy nominated fiddler Casey Driessen. The artistry of Abigail is her love of both American roots musics and the Chinese culture she has been exploring for over a decade. Produced by Bela Fleck, the music was composed and arranged by the foursome. The unprecedented mixture of two banjos (clawhammer and three finger style), cello and fiddle unfolds like an otherworldly chamber suite.
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| Customer Reviews:
Mesmerizing June 19, 2008
Fabulous from start to end. Especially if you like to hear musical traditions fused (which any Bela fan is used too), this is a can't miss album.
Fantastic June 2, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Every once in a while, a bluegrass CD comes out that transcends the genre. Lots of people try, but it is hard to create truly fresh "newgrass". Coincidentally, Bela Fleck seems to be on most of these elusive albums! Maybe it's a sign. This CD follows in the footsteps of the Telluride Sessions, Appalachian Waltz and Appalachian Journey, and Uncommon Ritual. But instead of a bluegrass and classical blend, this album takes a more traditional americana bluegrass feel and mixes it with a hint of MMW-like jazz song structures and even Chinese folk songs. This fitting since this group played a lot in China, and Abigail has spent a long time studying Chinese fold tunes. The sound quality is awesome, with each instrument sparkling. The true test of this formula is: Well, is this new mix of styles listenable and truly good music? The answer is a resounding YES.
One of the best albums I have now!!!!! May 7, 2008
The music is just amazing. Such a great combination of bango, violin and cello. The album is definitely in a league of its owns. This is a must buy album.
 Delightful collection of songs and talented musicians May 7, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Abigail Washburn, Bela Fleck, Casey Driessen, and Ben Sollee present some amazing music. I was impressed with the style and sound of every song. Even the Chinese stuff was enjoyable. Not my everyday stuff, but a welcome departure from cookie cutter music that generally is put out today. I am happy with the album purchase and recommend it highly.
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