Michael Cleveland – Fiddler’s Dream (Compass Records, 2016)
Fiddler’s Dream is a great opportunity to discover one of the finest fiddlers in the current bluegrass music scene. On this solo recordings, the award-winning musician and composer Michael Cleveland showcases his talent as an acclaimed fiddler and also a mandolinist and guitarist.
On the new album, Cleveland presents a superb mix of self-penned instrumental contemporary bluegrass musical pieces, country songs, and fascinating improvisations.
Michael Cleveland is joined by his band and an impressive list of guest musicians from the American roots music scene. This obviously adds and enrichment to the tunes and songs but Cleveland is definitely the highlight of this album.
Michael Cleveland attracted a lot of attention at the age of 13 when he performed in the influential venue known as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, Cleveland has won 10 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Fiddle Player of the Year awards and 4 Instrumental Group of the Year awards.
The lineup on Fiddler’s Dream includes Michael Cleveland on fiddle, mandolin and lead guitar; Jeff White on guitar and vocals; Jeff Guernsey on lead guitar; Sam Bush on mandolin and vocals; Lloyd Douglas on banjo; Barry Bales on bass; Jason Carter on fiddle; Jerry Douglas on dobro; Paul Franklin on steel guitar; Vince Gill on vocals; and Andy Stattman on mandolin.
Fiddler’s Dream is an extraordinary album by the sensational fiddler Michael Cleveland.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
