Chrystal Sawyer
Chrystal Sawyer
© 2004 Chrystal Sawyer (783707884226)
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A bluegrass album that resembles the style of a young Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss
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This Bluegrass album was recorded in June 2003 in the hills of Greenbriar,Tennessee by Bluegrass legend and banjo player Scott Vestal.Along with Scott Vestal in the studio,Chrystal Sawyer was also joined by a stellar line up of Bluegrass musicians.Adam Steffey,formerly of Alison Krauss and Union Station,now plays with the Bluegrass supergroup,Mountain Heart,along with Clay Jones,Steve Gulley,and Jim Van Cleve who are all in the group Mountain Heart.Also in the studio,Chrystal was fortunate to have Rounder recording artist Ron Stewart on the project as well.Randy Kohrs who has been the dobro player for Dolly Partons tourband as well as in the studio was also a part of the project and last but not least,one of the most talented young bass fiddle players in the business,Zak McLamb of Four Oaks,North Carolina was great as well.Chrystal Sawyer can be seen performing at a local venue in her hometown of Liberty,North Carolina called Fiddlers Cove on Saturday nights.
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Super bluegrass
author: englandcountryfanHey this is a super bluegrass cd by an excellent singer. Thanks Chrystal for a great cd.
- author: Jeff Nauss
I aint got this album but, i'm gonna get it sometime......this is kick @$$....it is right on the mark!
With a little luck, Chrystal could become a defining voice of our era
author: Joe RossPlaying Time – 35:22 -- Chrystal Sawyer is a regular Saturday night performer at Fiddler’s Cove in Liberty, North Carolina, and her singing has been compared to that of a young Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Suzanne Cox or Alison Krauss. Wow, those are big shoes to fill! And she even resembles a young Loretta Lynn. She confidently and humbly steps right up to the plate with what could, with a little luck, become a defining voice of our era. Her eponymously-titled bluegrass album was recorded in Greenbriar,Tennessee in June, 2003 by Scott Vestal. Besides Vestal on banjo, the master musicians assembled to help out include many from the supergroup Mountain heart. How can you go wrong with these guys in the driver’s seat and support of Adam Steffey (mandolin), Clay Jones (guitar), Steve Gulley (harmony vocal), Jim Van Cleve (fiddle), Ron Stewart (fiddle), Randy Kohrs (dobro), and Zak McLamb (bass)? Despite the all-star guests, there’s no grandstanding…just good solid bluegrass. Chrystal sings both lead and harmony on three cuts arranged with trios on choruses (Pathway of Teardrops, Another Lonesome Morning, Build My Mansion Next Door to Jesus). Clay Jones even adds bass vocals to the “Get Up John” quartet. Raised in Julian, N.C., Chrystal took to music from a very early age. Cutting her teeth on the seminal artists of traditional bluegrass, she sang at fiddler’s contests, in her high school choir, was a member of the U.S. chorus during her junior year. In the 1990s, Chrystal first became acquainted with and “struck” by the music of The Cox Family. “Another Lonesome Morning” and “Pardon Me” were both previously recorded by them. For her debut album, she chose songs that represent many of her influences, from Bill Monroe to A.P. Carter, Jimmie Rodgers to Dolly Parton, Webb Pierce to Jim & Jesse. Written by Alan Rose, “Smoke Along the Track” is getting some good national airplay from its inclusion of Prime Cuts of Bluegrass, Volume 73. Chrystal varies her tempos nicely, and the enchanting repertoire shows an affinity for both secular and sacred material that covers many musical moods. While many of her songs are familiar and previously recorded by Dolly or Emmylou, this mountain songbird and her bluegrass elite manage to put their own unique stamp on them. Take “Muleskinner Blues,” for example. A crisp sound jumping right from the speakers and the song’s expert execution offer plenty to enjoy. I never tire of the timeless “I'll Be All Smiles Tonight,” especially when Ronnie Stewart is bowing and Randy Kohrs is sliding. We thank this up-and-comer for her evocative renditions of favorite songs. Remember the name “Chrystal Sawyer.” We’re guaranteed to be hearing more about her. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)
Chrystal says "bluegrass rocks" - I say "Chrystal Rocks!!!"
author: ken c.I listen to all the bluegrass greats as well as new age and up and coming artists. Chrystal has replaced the first slot in my bluegrass cd folder!
Great vocals and outstanding music.
author: Anthony BellamyThis is really a great CD. Chrystal has great sound of her own. A mixture of Dolly, Allison, Rhonda Vincent and the Larkins. The music on the CD is very clean and the production is wondefful. Great job!!!
Some great traditional Bluegrass!!!
author: Rick EplingOne of the best I've heard in a LONG time!
author: Barry ClevengerTop of the line musicians all the way. Lead and harmony vocals from heaven. This is 5 star bluegrass no doubt! Great song selection also.
Great Bluegrass Music
author: Milton WooldridgeThis CD is GREAT.! Chrystal Sawyer has a voice like an angel.!! Great musicians, and production.! Sincerely.! Milton Wooldridge