A Thousand Words, by Duck Baker

A Thousand Words

by Duck Baker

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1.	Duck Baker & John Renbourn - Waltz On Sunday 03:24	info	buy track
2.	Old World 03:56	info	buy track
3.	A Thousand Words 02:49	info	buy track
4.	Friday 02:37	info	buy track
5.	What the Wind Went Whispering 04:07	info	buy track
6.	Europa 03:19	info	buy track
7.	Duck Baker & John Renbourn - Mr. Jelly Roll Soul 03:37	info	buy track
8.	B. Rod's Rag 02:31	info	buy track
9.	The Magus 04:36	info	buy track
10.	The Blood of the Lamb 05:28	info	buy track
11.	Duck Baker & John Renbourn - Lashtal's Room 04:30	info	buy track
12.	The Tao of Swing 02:57	info	buy track
13.	Little Boy 03:37	info	buy track
14.	God Save Us from Angels 03:31	info	buy track

about

Original linger notes:

I thought for years that Duck Baker was one of those country blues players, one of those musicians who bore everybody to death unless they’re geniuses. (It’s a very tough school of music.) But a couple of years ago, Duck sat in my house— he was in town to help me record some music for a children’s record— and asked me what I thought of THIS stuff … and he played "A Thousand Words".

Here’s what I think, after that first shock: Duck has discovered a way to write which is purely and originally beautiful. I think he sets a standard for composition that everyone can aspire to, and that he’s recognized his obligation to the composers and musicians before him by learning the best they’ve had to offer. That night at the house Duck played one after another of these tunes—he has tons of them—each distinct from the others and as variously filled-out and complete as snowflakes. Just listen. They’ll tear your heart out.

I’m honored to introduce to you the music of Duck Baker. - Leo Kottke

credits

released December 20, 1992

Featuring John Renbourn, guitar on tracks 1, 7, 11
Recorded October 14th and 15th, 1992 at Acoustic Music Studio, Osnabruck, Germany

engineered by Peter Finger
photography by Stefan Grossman
liner notes by Leo Kottke
produced by Peter Finger

Duck Baker plays a Santa Cruz guitar

The music on this album is dedicated to the memory of Al Rice

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Duck Baker Reading, UK

Duck Baker is one of the most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists of his generation. His repertoire ranges from traditional Irish music through blues, gospel, and ragtime to swing and modern jazz, and free improvisation. Best known in the guitar world, Baker has made a reputation in many musical camps, from Celtic to the avant-garde. His vast discography includes 30 records under his own name. ... more

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