Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile

By Mandolin Cafe
August 24, 2008 - 8:00 am

Nonesuch will release the highly anticipated Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile first recording collaboration on September 23, 2008.

In addition to the CD, an accompanying 50-minute DVD will included performances, rehearsals, and conversations with the two musicians.

Starting September 25, the duo will be on tour throughout the U.S. in support of the new release.

Selections - Disc I: CD
Ham and Cheese
The Farmer and the Duck
I Wasn't Talking to You
G-22
Just as Well
Rabbit Cake
FRB
Slow Song for a Dog
Fence Post in the Front Yard
This is Not the Pig
This is the Pig
Cassandra's Waltz

Selections - Disc II: DVD
Introduction
Free Improvisation/Smoothie Song
Concert Duo for Violin and Double Bass: Movement I
The Farmer and the Duck
I Wasn't Talking to You
This is the Pig
Waltz for Dewayne Pomeroy
Concert Duo for Violin and Double Bass: Movement IV
Prelude XIII from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
G-22

Release date: September 23, 2008
Label: Nonesuch
Purchase: From amazon.com