ARTIST: Jerry Douglas
TITLE: The Best Kept Secret
LABEL: Koch Records
GENRE: Bluegrass
TIME: 52:11 min
SIZE:  70,6 MB
RIP DATE: Nov-14-2005
RELEASE DATE: Sep-20-2005
WEBSITE: n/a

Track List:

01. She Makes Me Want To Sing                  05:54
02. Who's Your Uncle?                          03:29
03. Back In Love Again                         03:57
04. A Remark You Made                          04:38
05. The Best Kept Secret                       09:31
06. Lil' Roro                                  05:21
07. Swing Blues No.1                           03:35
08. Snow's First Fall                          04:36
09. Ya Ya Etc.                                 04:52
10. U R My Flower                              01:14
11. Sir Aly B                                  05:04

Release Notes:

As further proof that the virtuosity of Jerry
Douglas knows no categorical bounds, the biggest
surprise on his predominantly instrumental The Best
Kept Secret is a revival of the disco-era smash
"Back in Love Again," with Alison Krauss supplying
as much vocal funk as she can muster. The undisputed
master of the shimmering Dobro (and a featured
member of Krauss's band Union Station), Douglas also
applies his artistry to the jazzy atmospherics of
Weather Report's "A Remark You Made," pays homage to
Celtic fiddler Aly Bain on the reflective "Sir Aly
B," trades licks with guitarist Bill Frisell on the
twangy "Lil' Ro Ro," and enlists John Fogerty for
guest vocals on "Swing Blues #1." The album
additionally showcases Douglas on lap steel, with
guitarist Derek Trucks providing rock propulsion on
the opening "She Makes Me Want to Sing." A breakdown
with banjoist Béla Fleck and mandolinist Sam Bush on
"Who's Your Uncle?" finds Douglas on more familiar
turf at his bluegrass best.