Gratitude-Groovemasters Vol. 3

1. Pocket Change

2. In Like a Lion

3. told you So

4. Ghost on a Carousel

5. Ani In the Tall Reeds

6. Let the Wind Carry You

7. Baker's Dozen

8. Happy Go Lucky

9. Pickin Flowers

10. Gratitude

Editorial Reviews

THE WASHINGTON POST
Contemporary Instrumental music played with self discipline rather than self indulgence, with real melodies rather than vague moods, and with roots that are respected rather than diluted"

Product Description
Seductive Acoustic Guitar duets with a groove." Al Petteway and Amy White are award winning musicians: 37 Wammies and 3 Maryland Art Council awards.

Al & Amy were the January 1999 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage. Often heard on National Public Radio ...this is their first all guitar recording..featuring a vaired collection of duets.

Gratitude-Groovemasters Vol. 3

Tracks:

Pocket Change
In Like a Lion
told you So
Ghost on a Carousel
Ani In the Tall Reeds
Let the Wind Carry You
Baker's Dozen
Happy Go Lucky
Pickin Flowers
Gratitude

Album Description

Seductive Acoustic Guitar duets with a groove." Al Petteway and Amy White are award winning musicians: 37 Wammies and 3 Maryland Art Council awards.

Customer Reviews:

SMOOTH WITH A GROOVE.......2000-10-13

I HAVE TO SAY THIS IS THE BEST DUO ACOUSTIC GUITAR CD'S I HAVE EVER HEARD. AL AND AMY DO NOT GET IN THE WAY OF EACH OTHER THEY SIMPLY COMPLIMENT.A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE SONGS. "POCKET CHANGE" IS A VERY LAID BACK SONG WITH A FUNKY LITTLE BREAK THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE."IN LIKE A LION" IS A CELTIC SOUNDING SONG WHICH IS REALLY A TRADEMARK OF AL'S WORK."BAKER'S DOZEN" IS A GUITAR DRUM SOLO,SORTA PRESTON REEDISH,COOL.THIS IS THE TYPE CD YOU PUT IN AND PRESS REPEAT AND PLAY OVER AND OVER AGAIN,NOT A BAD SONG TO BE FOUND HERE.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A GUITAR PLAYER TO ENJOY THIS CD.THESE ARE TWO GIFTED PEOPLE THAT HAVE FOUND EACH OTHER AND THEY SIMPLY LOVE WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND YOU CAN TELL.

A fan from Arlington, Va........2000-10-11

Al Petteway and Amy White are two of the most creative talents in acoustic music today. They are not only gifted songwriters, they are masters of their instruments. In this CD, that instrument is the guitar. In their other work it is the piano, the drums, the bazooki, the mandolin, etc.

It is, therefore, especially interesting and rewarding to hear them focus strictly on the guitar. The result is both amazing because of their clear mastery of the guitar and moving because of the beautiful and creative music they play.

Al is a guitarist's guitarist. He is fast when it is called for, lyrical when appropriate and always creative. His right hand is as good as his left-- i.e. he can work a rhythm as well as a melody. Nobody plays the guitar better than he does. But what is equally apparent on this CD is Amy's fine guitar work. She is a real talent.

Both Al and Amy use their instrument not only to make music but to communicate to their audiences. It would be hard to listen to "In Like a Lion" (one of the best cuts on the CD) and not have your mood transformed. The same is true with other cuts on the CD, in particular "Ani in the Tall Reeds", "Let the Wind Carry You" and "Baker's Dozen".

Al and Amy don't simply perform, they communicate with their audiences. Their music speaks for them whether it is through a haunting melody, a particularly adept blues riff, or by playing the guitar as if it were a drum. They are virtuosos, and that comes across, much as it does in their other work. This CD really should not be missed. You can play it over and over and still find something new (and old) to enjoy.

If there is any justice in this world, Al Petteway and Amy White will get the kind of national and international following that they so richly deserve. So, spread the word about them and their music, and in the meantime, buy this (and their other) CDs.

A fan from Arlington, Va........2000-10-11

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