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Abigail Washburn the Sparrow Quartet

Abigail Washburn  the Sparrow Quartet

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Artist: Abigail Washburn
Label: Nettwerk Records
Category: Music

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1752

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
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tracks:

  • Overture - Abigail Washburn, Sparrow Quartet
  • A Fuller Wine - Abigail Washburn, Washburn, Abigail
  • Strange Things - Abigail Washburn, Public Domain
  • Great Big Wall in China - Abigail Washburn, Sparrow Quartet
  • Taiyang Chulai - Abigail Washburn, Traditional
  • Oh Me, Oh My - Abigail Washburn, Washburn, Abigail
  • Captain - Abigail Washburn, Washburn, Abigail
  • A Kazakh Melody - Abigail Washburn, Public Domain
  • Banjo Pickin' Girl - Abigail Washburn, Public Domain
  • Kangding Qingge/Old-Timey Dance Party - Abigail Washburn, Traditional
  • Sugar Pie - Abigail Washburn, Sparrow Quartet
  • It Ain't Easy - Abigail Washburn, Washburn, Abigail
  • Journey Home - Abigail Washburn, Washburn, Abigail

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Editorial Reviews:

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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 8 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Favorable review in Newsweek brought me to purchase CD.   October 3, 2008
J. Williams (Houston, TX)
My daughter spent some time working on a boat on the Yangzte River just before SARS broke out. She loved the people and the area and I thought this would be another way to relive the experience for her. She was very pleased with her totally unexpected birthday gift. I read a positive review of this new music in Newsweek which prompted me to listen to the songs on YouTube first.


5 out of 5 stars Sincere   September 25, 2008
uendichan (PA, United States)
This one of the most sincere albums I've ever heard. Abby's voice is truly moving and personal. The musicianship is second to none. I have listened to this album countless times and will surely listen many more.


5 out of 5 stars Patent Lie   September 19, 2008
J. V. Maffei
0 out of 4 found this review helpful

Paul Goldstein is an excellent writer, enjoyed the information about patents, their difficulties regarding their validity.


1 out of 5 stars I expected better   August 18, 2008
Frederick Bott (New Orleans)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful

I was interested because Bela Fleck was in the group. There was not enough of Bela, and far too much of Abigail whose voice and songs totally turned me off.


5 out of 5 stars Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet   August 17, 2008
Kay M. Haun (Goose Creek, SC USA)
Fabulous creation! Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck are two of my favorite artists, so when I heard they had recorded together, naturally I hurried to Amazon to listen to some tracks. Each track is unique--her voice is splendid--musical accompaniment virtuoso, of course--some pieces are haunting, some jolly, and the Chinese influence gives an exotic yet clean flavor to the tracks demonstrating it. This CD fits no category--just a glorious experience.