Azalea City Recordings ACCD-0202

"Lawrence Welk was NOT my inspiration!" David DiGiuseppe

Accordionist David DiGiuseppe has many influences, but he and the famous polkameister have little in common. That much is obvious from DiGiuseppe's new CD release Movin’ on, which showcases his trademark blend of Irish tunes, Parisian musettes and old-time fiddle music from the American South. Add to this worldly combination the rhythmic drive of a New England-style contra dance band veteran, and DiGiuseppe emerges as a most distinct stylists --- on any instrument.

Movin’ on features DiGiuseppe's ever-fiery accordion fronting a delightful collection of spirited jigs, driving reels and beautiful waltzes. A multi-dimensional musician, he adds four vocals to the mix and plays mandolin and cittern as well as the squeeze box. Many of the pieces are newly composed by DiGiuseppe or his contemporaries.

Pianist Pete Campbell and guitarists Jonathan Byrd and Joseph Sobol accompany DiGiuseppe on the instrumentals, while the vocal tracks include viola, clarinet, wooden flute and dulcimer.

CD contents
1.  Gan Aimn / Cleveland Park / Harpo Creek jigs
2.  Gypsy Waltz waltz
3.  Windmills song
4.  Catharsis / The Crazy Flutist / Stomach Steinway Man reels
5.  Seamus Cooley’s Jig / Rolling Waves / Blue Jig  jigs
6.  Hamlet Wreck song
7.  Hilton Point waltz
8.  Tea for Three / It’s a Boy / Old Bell Cow reels
9.  Any Spare Change song
10. Brise Picarde Parisian musette
11. The Bear Fire / Jig of Fives / Cedar Island jigs
12. Just Like John Barleycorn song
13. The Other Side of the Island / Spy Rock / Baghdad Bully reels

musicians:
David DiGiuseppe--accordion, cittern, mandolin, vocals
Jonathan Byrd--guitar, backing vocals
Pete Campbell--piano
Joseph Sobol--cittern, guitar
Jim Roberts--percussion
Mike Casey--flute, Appalachian dulcimer
Ted Ehrhard--viola
Dean Herington--clarinet
F. J. Ventre--bass
Beth Holmgren--backing vocals

credits
Music arrangements by David DiGiuseppe
Produced by David DiGiuseppe
Engineered by Jerry Brown
Recorded and mastered at The Rubber Room, Chapel Hill, NC
Cover art: The Triumph of David by Matteo Rosselli
Adapted (with apologies) by Linda Storm 
Cover design by Robby Poore

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