Jerry Douglas : Glide
Submitted by Benevolent Dictator on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 2:50pm
Coming August 19, 2008
Douglas's latest recording, "Glide," marks his twelfth solo release.
Featuring nine instrumental compositions and two tracks with standout vocal performances by country music legends Travis Tritt and Rodney Crowell, it is a follow-up to his critically acclaimed, "The Best KeptSecret" (KOCH Records), and the 2007 collection, "Jerry Douglas: Best ofthe Sugar Hill Years" (Sugar Hill Records). "Glide" portrays his adventurous and eclectic musical palette as it incorporates elements ofbluegrass, country, rock, folk, Celtic, Scottish and New Orleans-inspired music. Earl Scruggs, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Tony Rice, Carmella Ramsey and members of his touring band including drummer Doug Belote, bassist Todd Parks, violinist Luke Bulla and guitarist Guthrie Trapp support Douglas on various tracks on his much-anticipated new album.
