"The Black Foal & Other Short Stories for Clarinet & Guitar" is a wonderful collection of music by composer Russ Becker that at once blends elements of jazz, classical, folk and world influences into a very personal and expressive statement of pure beauty. Performed by guitarist Stephen Roane and clarinetist Russ Becker, this contemporary American music duo expertly offers listeners a rare and delightful dialogue of sound. Their skilled, inspired and insightful renderings of these unique works truly capture the spirit of "story telling" purely through music.

"The Black Foal & Other Short Stories for Clarinet & Guitar" is a wonderful collection of music by composer Russ Becker that at once blends elements of jazz, classical, folk and world influences into a very personal and expressive statement of pure beauty. Performed by guitarist Stephen Roane and clarinetist Russ Becker, this contemporary American music duo expertly offers listeners a rare and delightful dialogue of sound. Their skilled, inspired and insightful renderings of these unique works truly capture the spirit of "story telling" purely through music.

Track Listing

	Track Title					Click to play sample
1.	The Laughing Song		(1:03)	more info
2.	The Old Man Song		(2:08)	more info
3.	Stopping By The Woods		(1:29)	more info
4.	A Room In The Trees		(2:04)	more info
5.	The Black Foal Of Furrymelia		(1:47)	more info
6.	Love Forecast		(4:08)	more info
7.	Misty Green Spring		(1:59)	more info
8.	I'll Blame The Moon		(2:05)	more info
9.	Waltzing Matilda		(2:36)	more info
10.	Chanukah Song		(1:28)	more info
11.	Leahnukah		(1:56)
12.	One Child's Hope		(3:31)
13.	With Him Came The Rain		(1:23)
14.	Waltz For Allyson		(1:49)
15.	A Room With A View		(2:36)
16.	Medieval Maiden		(1:56)
17.	I Have A Friend		(2:20)
18.	A Prayer		(3:20)
19.	My Persian Rug		(2:00)
20.	Piano Mover		(2:14)

More Info

Release Year	2006
Label	Blake House Publishers
Produced By	Russ Becker
Recorded At	Mothlight Studios, Madison, CT
Engineered By	Stephen Roane
Mixed By	Stephen Roane
Mastered By	Stephen Roane
Genre	Instrumental, Folk, Jazz
Website	www.russbecker.com
Band Members / Musicians	Russ Becker-clarinet and bass Clarinet Stephen Roane-guitar and bass
Location	Clinton, CT, USA

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