Lawson Rollins - Infinite Chill Vol. 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Written for the virtuoso Ferdinand Bogner, the Variations on Trockne Blumen from Die schone Mullerin, Schubert' only original composition for flute and an instrumental tour de force, takes it's theme from the climactic song of the cycle.

Guitarist and composer Lawson Rollins takes the listener on a global musical journey on InchTravelerInch Bridging countries, continents and cultures, the music features Lawson's distinctive guitar work backed by an eclectic, all-star ensemble. The expansive arc of the album reaches from the traditions of the Old World to the pulse of the modern metropolis with a boldly diverse, genre defying mix of melody, rhythm and improvisation. Featuring 2-time Grammy Award winner Mads Tolling (Turtle Island Quartet), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Scotty Morris, Joshus Levy, Karl Hunter, Grammy Award winner Charlie Bisharat (Shadow fax), percussionist Dave Bryant (Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra Band), platinum-selling producer Dominic Camardella (Flor Purim, 3rd Force, Ottmar Liebert) and bassist Randy Tico (Jeff Bridges, Benise, Strnuz & Farah).

With the of InchHeartwoodInch Lawson Rollins offers a melodically rich and rhythmically exhilarating set of songs that showcase his soulful connection to the guitar and his passion for unbridled six string acoustic artistry. Across a wide ranging musical tapestry Lawson draws from the spirit of the heartwood of the guitar - his chosen instrument - and incorporates the stimulating rhythmic drive of rumba, bossa nova, and samba with graceful melodic finesse and free-flowing improvisational flair. Joining Lawson on the album are Grammy winning violinists Charlie Bisharat and Mads Tolling, veteran jazz saxophonist Mary Fettig, Brazilian percussionist Marquinho Brasil, virtuoso bassist Dan Feiszli, multi-instrumentalist Stephen Duros, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, cellist Joseph Hebert, and drummers Colin Douglas and Dave Bryant.