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
Various
Ronnie Hilton
Linda Hopkins
Kitty Wells
Johnny & The Hurricanes
Jacques Brel
Hank Garland
Duke Ellington On Mercer
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
