Album Notes

Jim DiSpirito may be best known for his work as percussionist for the platinum selling band Rusted Root. His extensive international touring schedule with the band included sharing the stage with classic artists like Page & Plant and Santana, to contemporary artists such as the Dave Matthews Band and Sheryl Crow.

If you're interested in the style Jim is known for with Rusted Root, stayed tuned for his new cd ... "Big Silence" Check his website www.jimdispirito.com for release dates.

Carol Lee Espy is a singer-songwriter of critical note. Her last two albums received glowing reviews in The Performing Songwriter and her fans range from across the US to Belgium.

The performers on the CD single "Circle of Love" include Pittsburgh's own BE Taylor,Dave Brown (Gathering Field), Randy Venturini (Crisis Car), Pete Freeman,and Curtis Erickson

"Circle Of Love" was written by Jim DiSpirito and Carol Lee Espy. Proceeds from CD Baby go to the Denis Leary's "Fireman's Fund for New York's Bravest".

"Circle Of Love" celebrates the American spirit of citizens and rescue workers in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It is a testiment to the goodwill of men and women everywhere, and the ability to rise above and rebuild.

Also, "Circle Of Love" has been edited into a video with images of the Sept. 11th tragedy by WQED TV (PBS), Pittsburgh. It was recently nominated for a 2002 Emmy. Stay tuned...