Jesse
McReynolds & friends:
Songs of the Grateful Dead
CD379 - 1 CD
Woodstock Records
Jesse
McReynolds & friends:
Songs of the Grateful Dead
A Tribute to Jerry Garcia &
Robert Hunter
~ With a little help from our Friends ~
“Jesse’s singing voice
is like a long-lost brother voice between Jerry Garcia and David Nelson.
I enjoyed the new song we co-wrote, Day by Day. Especially liked the ‘McReynolds
picking’ accompaniment, your signature contribution to bluegrass music.”
~ Robert Hunter
“It’s an honor and
a thrill for me to be on this project. Fantastic that I was asked to play
on it by one of my all-time heroes!! The session was filled with great
moments. Pluls the extra added treat of singing with Jesse on the Grand
Ole Opry! All I can think is, “Pinch me, is this real?” Both the session
and the Opry will always be revered among my greatest experiences.”
~ David Nelson
“After listening,
I was reminded of what made Jesse McReynolds a major influence for so
many musicians and one of our country’s greatest music legends. His musicianship,
singing, and arrangements should be heard by everyone. It is an honor
for all of us at Woodstock Records to bring this music to the public.
Thanks to all who have helped keep the flame burning. With this CD it
just got brighter and higher!”
~ Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz, Woodstock Records – June, 2010
“Jesse absorbed the gestures of Grateful Dead’s music, then crafted his interpretations complemented by Stu’s masterful guitar work, Tommy White’s steel that evokes and continues Garcia’s, and all the musicians on the project. One favorite of mine is “Loser” – a real winner here. Did we ever expect to hear Jesse McReynolds singing “Standing on the Moon”? Maybe not, but… here we go!” ~ Sandy Rothman – March 2007
“Jesse
McReynolds is an American treasure, and the combination of his voice and
mandolin with Robert Hunter’s lyrics and Jerry Garcia’s music is… wonderful.
~ Dennis McNally (Official historian for the Grateful Dead) - August 2010
