Indian Paintbrush - Sketches of the Southwest
AMC Review ****** Images of painted deserts and rustic Americana abound on pianist Larry Cansler's highly impressionistic debut Indian Paintbrush, the subtitle of which — "Sketches of the Southwest" — is an apt description of his new age/pop ode to the places where his musical heart lies. Titles like "Sangria Afternoon," "Mission San Miguel," and "Oil Basin Lone Star Blues" help the imaginative Cansler convey his perceptions of the serene Western lifestyle, and the subtle horns of Jerry Hey and Gary Herbig touch on a Spanish influence similar to that of Dave Grusin's Oscar winning score for The Milagro Beanfield War, Mitch Holder's fluid electricity on guitar keeps the pace hopping on the uptempo tunes. The energizing drive time tune "Dust Devils" holds up as an electrifying pop fusion tune even ten years later. ******* TRACK LISTING: ------- 1. Sangria Afternoon --- 2. Mission San Miguel --- 3. Arenas Of Gold --- 4. Indian Paintbrush --- 5. Dust Devils --- 6. Cliff Dwellers --- 7. Cloud Dancer --- 8. Oil Basin Lone Star Blues --- 9. Ancient Winds --- 10. Bluebonnet Sea --- 11. Grassland Praires ---
Larry Cansler  (Author)    Format: Audio CD
{"Manufacturer": "Voss Music", "Run time": "53 minutes", "Date First Available": "October 8, 2004", "Label": "Voss Music", "Number of discs": "1"}