is the latest project put together by eminent neo-trad fiddler , whose long resume includes illustrious stints with and and has encompassed , music, swinging acoustic , and music. In addition to , this group includes the jaw-droppingly virtuosic guitarist , fiddler , and cellists . The repertoire on is just as varied as the ensemble's instrumentation: there are Appalachian fiddle tunes, of course, including the classic composition and the but most of the album draws on more exotic material, such as a gorgeous Finnish tune called and an equally attractive Lebanese piece entitled vocalist makes an appearance on an unusual arrangement of 's ; the group's setting of that classic is very insightfully arranged -- not funky at all, but gently propulsive nevertheless. A gamble that pays off less well is their rendition of which falls rather flat despite being nicely sung by . They have the intelligence and taste to take rather slowly, but give the Brazilian a spirited, swinging attack. Very nice overall. ~ Rick Anderson