Album Notes

Montana Skies creates a unique new sound with the unusual pairing of cello and fingerstyle guitar. Combining classic with modern, the group has created their own "new acoustic" sound with innovative original compositions and arrangements.

The duo's debut recording "Montana Skies" reached number one on the NAR instrumental music charts in April and May of 2004. Their music has been broadcast nationally on the NPR radio show "Echoes" and the duo has performed live on regional radio and TV throughout the country. The duo' recently completed a cross country tour of the US in the spring of 2004 and made their international debut in the summer of 2004 in Seoul, Korea.

Jonathan and Jennifer Adams are the originators of Montana Skies. The couple met almost a decade ago while studying music at the University of Georgia in Athens. At first the two planned on collaborating on classical music but after a trip to the University Library to investigate repertoire, they discovered that music written for cello/guitar was as rare as the combination itself. Jonathan and Jennifer were not discouraged; they began writing their own arrangements to classics and composing music for themselves. Not having set repertoire has given these music artists a great freedom in their musical expression. Jonathan explains, "Throughout the years,we have developed many of our own arrangements ranging from world music and classical to original compositions. The fact that 'ready made' repertoire is not available for our combination of instruments really what pushes us to be more creative with our music.

In 2004, the duo released "Chasing the Sun". The CD chronicles many of the duo's travels. Jonathan explains: "This CD is an homage to the "road trip". Not only the literal road trip, but also the metaphorical "road trip" of life. We've learned a lot on both so far, but mostly we've learned that it's never about the place, but always about the people. Much of this music was written and arranged on our cross country tour in the spring of 2004 and draws from the sights and sounds that we absorbed as we crisscrossed the US. We hope you'll enjoy the ride..."

For more info. please visit the Montana Skies website at: www.montanaskiesmusic.com