I love this arrangement and the harmonica playing is incredible!

Such clean playing! and love the harmony on the harmonica

	This instrumental CD, Bluegrass in the Backwoods, features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, along with Rob Ickes, Stuart Duncan, Ron Block, Sierra Hull, Dennis Caplinger, Jake Workman, Christian Ward, and other virtuosos.
	David once half-jokingly remarked that harmonica players are about as welcome at bluegrass festivals as the mosquitoes that come out to feast.  Indeed, many bluegrass folks consider the harmonica a questionable instrument, although it is certainly better established in bluegrass than instruments such as the clarinet or saxophone. Harmonica players have recorded or performed with top bluegrass musicians such as Jim and Jesse McReynolds, Flatt and Scruggs, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Ron Block, Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas, Ricky Skaggs, and the Del McCoury Band.
	What makes David’s approach different is that, unlike other bluegrass harmonica players who use diatonic harmonicas, David exclusively uses the chromatic harmonica.  The chromatic has a push button that provides all the notes.  In David’s hands, the chromatic harmonica can produce a sweet, fiddle-like sound and handle fast, intricate melodies.  Since David uses a C chromatic to play in all keys, he can deal with tricky chord changes and key transitions without having to quickly switch harmonicas.  Since the chromatic provides all the notes without having to bend or over-blow, the timbre of each note isn’t dictated by the instrument, but is controlled by player.  David believes that keeping the same tone and timbre throughout a tune is often desirable in bluegrass.

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Bluegrass in the Backwoods

I play chromatic harmonica on this great Kenny Baker fiddle tune along with banjoist Dennis Caplinger, fiddler Christian Ward, bassist Austin Ward, and guitarist/mandolinist Eric Uglum.

From The Bluegrass Tribute to The Last Waltz

The Weight (Bluegrass Tribute to The Band)

#Gov't Mule #Southern Man with @Devon Allman

Southern Man - Gov't Mule W Devon Allman 2-18-14

New Camptown Races is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
CDs available at CDBaby: 
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David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Stuart Duncan on Fiddle
Rob Ickes on Dobro
Dennis Caplinger on Banjo
Sierra Hull on Mandolin
Jake Workman on Guitar
Austin Ward on Bass
Eric Uglum on Rhythm Guitar

New Camptown Races

This instrumental is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
CDs available at CDBaby: 
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David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Rob Ickes on Dobro
Christian Ward on Fiddle
Jake Workman on Guitar
Randy Landas on Bass

Gardenia Waltz

The Subdudes - All The Time In The World

This tune, Little Rock Getaway, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Rob Ickes on dobro
Christian Ward on fiddle
Dennis Caplinger on banjo
Sierra Hull on mandolin
Jake Workman on guitar
Randy Landas on bass
CD and downloads available at CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3
Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

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Little Rock Getaway

"Matter of Time" from Barenaked Ladies new album Silverball coming June 2 on Vanguard Records. 

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Barenaked Ladies "Matter Of Time"

This tune, Jerusalem Ridge, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."   David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica,   Christian Ward on fiddle , Ron Block on banjo , Jake Workman on guitar, Austin Ward on bass .  CD and downloads available at CDBaby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3 .  Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Jerusalem Ridge

This tune, Lonesome Moonlight Waltz, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."  David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica , Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Rob Ickes on dobro,  Austin Ward on bass.   CD and downloads available at CDBaby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3.   Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Lonesome Moonlight Waltz

Here is the first live performance of "Bob Law" from 05.07.16!

Dave Matthews Band - Bob Law (05.07.16 - First Performance Master)

Tree Reels from the album Notes At Liberty

FullSet - Tree Reels

Dave Matthews Band - 02 June 2010 - 15 Grace Is Gone

'Epilogue: A Tribute to John Duffey' available: https://folkways.si.edu/epilogue-a-tribute-to-john-duffey

John Duffey's influence on bluegrass cannot be overstated. His contributions to legendary bands The Country Gentlemen and The Seldom Scene helped transform the genre from a regional Appalachian music to a sophisticated, urban sound, resulting in a legion of new fans the world over. On Epilogue, the bluegrass music community comes together to create a marvelously fitting tribute to “the father of modern bluegrass.” Sam Bush, John Cowan, Bela Fleck, Bruce Molsky, Tim O’Brien, Don Rigsby, and so many more—it’s a rare and special all-star cast. Their eagerness and passion to record the album attest to how profoundly Duffey impacted them and countless other musicians today.

Epilogue: A Tribute to John Duffey

Sam Bush and Bela Fleck - Sunrise

Little Feat
The Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles, CA
June 18, 1978

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Walk Your Way Out Of Town

David Naiditch plays Gypsy jazz and bluegrass on the chromatic harmonica.
These sound tracks come David's 5 CDs:  
     Bluegrass in the Backwoods
     Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics
     Bluegrass Harmonica
     High Desert Bluegrass Sessions
     Harmonica & Guitar Duets
CDs and downloads are available at CD Baby:  http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch

Jerusalem Ridge

David Naiditch

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