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Rare Air is an eclectic collection of songs fusing elements of contemporary jazz, R&B, ambient electronica, classical and Americana. The album is the brainchild of keyboardist/composer Rob Albertson and guitarist/composer Lee Spivey. Each song is a truly unique sonic sculpture featuring several layers of guitars including acoustic, Gibson Achtop electric, Fender Stratocaster and Telecastor, all processed with effects and even the Ebo. The songs also feature rich sound textures of synthesis, sampling, electronica, drums and exotic percussion. Many of the pieces feature world-class instrumentalists Richard Mills-piano, Anne Page-violin, Kelly Via-Alto & C Flutes, and Tim Aucoin-Acoustic Bass. The project also utilizes the latest state of the art recording equipment. The composers used the studio as an additional instrument to create compositions which otherwise could not have been realized with traditional acoustic-only methods. We hope you enjoy Rare Air as much as we did creating it! Rare Air Music | Category | Jazz Albums | | Label | CD Baby | | CD Universe Part number | 7217258 | | Catalog number | 68745 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
Rob Albertson Rare Air Songs | 1. | Krista's Song - Rare Air |
| 2. | Sneakin' - Rare Air |
| 3. | Blue Birds - Rare Air |
| 4. | Bossa Dolce - Rare Air |
| 5. | Sacred Place - Rare Air |
| 6. | Lee!!! - Rare Air |
| 7. | Eclipse - Rare Air |
| 8. | Friday at 8 - Rare Air |
| 9. | Lullaby - Rare Air |
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