Vassar Clements - 2004 - Livin' With With The Blues [256]

This entertaining disc from fiddle legend Vassar Clements, “Livin’ With The Blues,” was his first solo release on David Grisman’s Acoustic Disc label, and unfortunately was his last. He died last August from complications of lung cancer. He first gained notoriety as a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys, and over the course of his storied career, he played with all the biggest names in bluegrass and country music. A much sought after studio musician, his work can be heard on albums from artists as diverse as Paul McCartney and the Grateful Dead. The album is an often acoustic, sometimes electric mix of traditional and original blues, and is pretty evenly split between vocals and instrumentals. Clements is partnered throughout with some top-flight players and vocalists, and the results are simply stunning, whether playing in a large combo or a simple duet.Sound quality is first class, which is always par for the course for Acoustic Disc. This disc will serve as Vassar Clement’s eulogy, and highlights just how broad his stature was as a performer and musician. Not to be missed – this disc is very highly recommended.

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