Release Date: 31 May 2019
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988372625
Description
The acknowledged architect of the Nashville Countrypolitan Sound, producer/guitarist Chet Atkins is known for his signature, finger-pickin' playing style. Alongside pianist Floyd Cramer, Chet was perhaps the most important figure in Nashville's celebrated "A" Team of session players.
Disc 1 of this unique 2-CD set presents the very best of Atkins' solo recordings between 1946-62, while Disc 2 showcases his work as a producer and session picker between 1950-62.
Disc 1 features his C&W and Pop hits like 'Mr Sandman', 'Silver Bell', 'Poor People Of Paris', 'Trambone', 'Czardas', 'Boo Boo Stickbeat', 'Teensville', 'One Mint Julep', etc.
Disc 2 features Chet producing and/or backing artists like Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Eddy Arnold, Kitty Wells, Elvis, Janis Martin, Jim Reeves, Don Gibson, The Everly Brothers, Hank Locklin, Roy Orbison, Floyd Cramer, John D Loudermilk, Skeeter Davis, Roger Miller, Bobby Bare and many more.
This is the second release in a series from Jasmine, which will similarly explore the careers further Nashville "A" Team Session players, including Hank Garland, Grady Martin and Boots Randolph.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Chet Atkins
Django Reinhardt
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
