Air and Ground

by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Overview

When one thinks of groups comprised of four guitarists, it is of competitive situations where electric guitarists attempt to top each other with speed and volume. The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is quite different for this band, comprised of four lesser-known but talented players, features acoustic guitarists who interact closely with each other and often seem to think as one. The music on their set is comprised of recent originals by group members and friends that is tightly arranged while leaving some room for improvisations. The results often hint strongly at bluegrass, Irish and Scottish music (cuts four through six are subtitled "Celtic Fare"), Latin folk songs, new age, classical, and even jazz while being quite original. This recording grows in interest with each listen. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/14/2000
Label:	Sony Classical
UPC:	0096998910025
Rank:	159691

Tracks

1. Lotus Eaters
2. Cumba-Qu¿¿n, for 4 guitars
3. Along the Edge
4. Daya's Spin
5. Music for a Found Harmonium
6. The Cat-Cow Reel
7. Dirait-On, for chorus (Les Chansons des Roses No. 5)
8. Bai¿¿o de Gude, for 3 guitars
9. Air & Ground
10. Walk Dance
11. (Ask the) Sphinx
12. Ellis Island
13. Farewell

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Andrew York   Guitar
Scott Tennant   Guitar
William Kanengiser   Guitar
John Dearman   Guitar

Technical Credits

Scott Tennant   Composer,Liner Notes
Miroslav Tadic   Composer
Paulo Bellinati   Composer
William Kanengiser   Composer
Simon Jeffes   Composer
Ellen Fitton   Editing Engineer,Post Production Engineer,Engineer
Andrew York   Composer
Giulio Turturro   Art Direction
Grace Kristopher Row   Producer
Robert F. Wolff   Editing Engineer
Joe Lizzi   Assistant Engineer
Morten Lauridsen   Composer
Stacie Negas   Product Manager
Michael Grecco   Photography
Benjamin Verdery   Composer
Sergio Assad   Composer