James Talley - Touchstones - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

James Talley traveled to Italy in the Fall of 2002 to record four concerts with a band of American musicians - Dave Pomeroy on bass, Mike Nobel on guitar and Gregg Thomas on drums. Mixed and edited by Tommy Detamore, who co-produced Talley's InchTouchstonesInch album (CMN #1011), these live songs are a journey through Talley's classic song material, plus a half-dozen new songs, which have never been previously released. From the lightheartedness of InchMy Cherokee MaidenInch to the riveting InchSong of Chief JosephInch and the anguish of InchI Saw the Buildings,Inch James Talley remains, as Nat Hentoff has said, InchOne singer-composer of singular talent and integrity, whose work will last beyond all fads and fashions.Inch

New album of original material completed in 1998 from acclaimed Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter, who handles lead vocals & acoustic guitar; this seductive, insightful & rootsy album of country blues features a long list of musicians, inc. Gregg Thomas, Jono Manson, David Paul, Kevin Zoernig, Larry Freedman & others.

Personal tribute to Woody Guthrie by Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter Talley; originally recorded in 1994, this album was tied up with Talley's former tag for nearly 5 years; the musicians here include John Griffin, Richard Hardy, Gregg Thomas & John Potrykus.