What makes David’s approach different is that, unlike other bluegrass harmonica players who use diatonic harmonicas, David exclusively uses the chromatic harmonica. Ryan Rightmire, with the Del McCoury Band. Harmonica player Mike Stevens recorded with Jim and Jesse McReynolds Charlie McCoy, with Flatt and Scruggs Buddy Greene, with Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Ron Block, and Stuart Duncan PT Gazell, with Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs and WV. Indeed, many bluegrass folks consider the harmonica a questionable instrument, although it is certainly better established in bluegrass than instruments such as the clarinet or saxophone. Steve is known as the great chameleon because he has mastered so many styles-country, blues, jazz, and rock.ĭavid Naiditch once half-jokingly remarked that harmonica players are about as welcome at bluegrass jams as the mosquitoes that come out to feast. Steve Trovato plays lead guitar on Blue Violet Waltz. His fingers effortlessly glide across the strings, producing a smooth, yet swinging feel that holds the band together. In addition to playing the guitar and mandolin, Eric recorded, mixed, and mastered this album at his New Wine Sound Studio.Īt 20, Eric’s son, Austin Ward, was already recognized as a master bassist with great timing and tone. Eric has been in many topnotch bluegrass bands, such as Lost Highway, and has recorded with bluegrass artists such as Alison Krauss and Ralph Stanley. He also plays rhythm guitar and mandolin. Pat has two instruction manuals, "Key to Five-String Banjo" and "Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo," both published by Mel Bay.Įric Uglum plays lead guitar on all the tunes, except for Blue Violet Waltz. He has played with bluegrass greats such as Clarence and Roland White. Banjoist Pat Cloud has taken melodic playing to new heights, and is equally fluent in jazz and bluegrass. The other musicians on this CD are all great bluegrass players. The harmonica harmonies on tunes such as The Lovers’ Waltz, Dixie Hoedown, and Whiskey Before Breakfast were produced with multiple harmonica tracks. Studio: Eric Uglum’s New Wine Recording Studio & Mastering Labĭavid Naiditch plays all the tunes on this album with C-tuned chromatic harmonicas, mostly the Seydel Saxony and Hohner CX-12 Jazz. Blue Violet Waltz (3:16, Charles Flannery) Whiskey Before Breakfast (3:09, Tranditional)Ĩ. Dixie Hoedown (2:31, Jim & Jessie McReynolds)Ĥ. The Lovers' Waltz (2:59, Jay Unger/Molly Mason)ģ. NEW Click here for the "Bluegrass that Swings” albumĬlick here for the "Bluegrass in the Backwoods" albumĬlick here for the "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics" albumĬlick here for David’s facebook harmonica pageġ. Biography David's email: to other AirPlay Direct albums:
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