Will Geer & Ellen - Ecology Won: Readings By Will Geer and Ellen Geer - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Congressmen are the only native American criminal class. in 1961, veteran character actor and activist Will Geer recorded a selection of writings by Mark Twain. Several of them evince Twain's cynical views of American politicians, which Geer clearly shared. Geer also provides extended readings from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn featuring Huck and Jim's travels down the Mississippi River. The liner notes include the text of the readings and an essay by critic Samuel Barclays Charters on Twain's early career as a reporter.

The Detroit-based alto saxophonist's latest recording features an all-star combination of the group InchOne for AllInch (Jim Rotondi, Steve Davis and David Hazeltine) and the dynamic rhythm duo of Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker. Graham uses vehicles like InchAll the Things You AreInch and the original, up-tempo InchRocket ScienceInch to explore more complex harmonic progressions, while InchPig-PigInch features a catchy melody over a swinging New Orleans street-beat. David Hazeltine contributes sextet arrangements of the Isley Brother's InchFor the Love of YouInch and the Stylistic's hit InchYou Make Me Feel Brand New.Inch

The engaging story of Woody Guthrie's life, from his humble beginnings in Oklahoma to his hard travelin' days, encompasses tales of family and friends, of adventures and hardships on the road. Guthrie's friend Will Geer narrates these tales, and Dick Winfield sings songs to accompany them.