2005-03-01
While touring England in 2003, the trio of Jeffrey Foucault, Kris Delmhorst and Peter Mulvey discovered a common affinity for the great American songbook.In loose afternoon song circles, the trio developed an extensive playlist that covers a broad cross-section of American writing from Tom Waits, Greg Brown, Willie Nelson, Irving Mills, William Butler Yeats and many more.
A record was bound to happen.
Now, Signature Sounds presents the band - and album - Redbird. Recorded in a living room around a single microphone and featuring an original tune from each contributing artist, Redbird catches three fine American songwriters sharing their love for country, jazz, blues and traditional music.
ANDREW ANDERSON
As Long As This Thing's Flyin'
CHARLIE HADEN – Family & Friends
Rambling Boy
The Last Town Chorus
Wire Waltz
JOHN FRANCIS
The Better Angels
WILLIE NELSON
Songbird
JAMES MCMURTRY
Just Us Kids
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