专辑简介

Big Duets...is the brainchild of singer/songwriter/performer Timothy Abbott[ previous bands Up Periscope, Argument Clinic, The Figurados ]where he brings music from 6 genres he writes in,and puts it into the Duets format. Joining him on the 14 tracks are such diverse Austin artists as Malford Milligan,Lisa Tingle,Kit Holmes,Jessica Shepherd,Tameca Jones,Katie Holmes,Candice Sanders,Brian Murphy of the Gospel Silvertones,Jacqui Walker,Mickey Raphael,Aimee Bobruk,MJ Torrance, Cindy Cashdollar,Red Young,Kris Brown,Deann Rene',Eldridge Goins,Matt Hubbard,Matt Smith,Mark Epstein,Robb Kidd,Brannan Lane,Jeff Plankenhorn,Joe Morales,and others. Pop,jazz,traditional r&b,rock,gospel,and American Roots in it's many forms are present here,and with a 2nd Volume already underway,this looks to be the first cd of a 4 Volume set.Yes, a time capsule of Austin musicians and singers, set to timeless music. From old school rip-roaring gospel["River Jordan"] to alternative rock ["Lightning Shoots"] to power pop[ "Let Nothing Come Between Us"] to New Orleans American roots["Walk On"] to country["Long After"] to adult contemp ballad ["Someday I Hope Thats Us"] to traditional r&b [ "Lets Get Lost"] to American roots ["Orphan"] and more, the music has a rare crossover appeal that finds music lovers crossing paths in a number of genres. [The new material in the live show is even more diverse.]