	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

Seems hard to believe that Jon Kip and I are both playing chromatic harmonicas on this Gypsy jazz tune.  Our tone, feel, phrasing, and choice of notes are very different.  I play the head and first solo, Jon takes the second solo, then we trade off.

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Coquette

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.

This beautiful waltz, written for dobro by Andy Hall, features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Steve Trovato on guitar, and Christian Ward on fiddle.  Austin plays bass and Eric Uglum plays rhythm guitar.  This tune will soon be available on CD and for downloading at CD Baby.  Photo courtesy of Howard Katzman.

Dead Cedar Waltz

New Camptown Races is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
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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 Medley is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
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David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Sierra Hull on Mandolin
Jake Workman on Guitar
Austin Ward on Bass

The Smooch on the Porch & Bus Stop Reel

This instrumental is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
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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

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
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Little Rock Getaway

This tune, Road to Columbus, 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
Ron Block on banjo
Eric Uglum on guitar
Austin Ward on bass
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Road to Columbus

This Bill Monroe/Kenny Baker tune, Old Dangerfield, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Sierra Hull on mandolin
Rob Ickes on dobro
Christian Ward on fiddle
Dennis Caplinger on banjo
Jake Workman on guitar
Austin Ward on bass
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Old Dangerfield

This tune, Jamboree, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Sierra Hull on mandolin
Rob Ickes on dobro
Christian Ward on fiddle
Dennis Caplinger on banjo
Jake Workman on guitar
Austin Ward on bass
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Jamboree

This tune, Faded Love, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Christian Ward on fiddle
Steve Trovato on Guitar
Randy Landas on Bass

Faded Love

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

This tune, Moontana Skies, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."   David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica , Steve Trovato on guitar, Randy Landas on bass.  CD and downloads available at CDBaby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3.   Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Montana Skies

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