Album Notes

REVIEW EXTRACTS

Has to rank with the finest Irish traditional recordings of the past twenty years . My album of the year for 1995.
Don Meade, Irish Voice, New York

This is straight-from-the-heart-to-the-fingers playing . Performed with supple grace, beauty and passion. The second best traditional release of 1995.
Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo, New York

This is superior music. This is a serious contender for instrumental album of the year.
Bill Margeson, Irish American News, USA

McCarthy and Keane play jigs and reels with subtlety and style . it's a wonder this combination has not been recorded before.
Dirty Linen, USA

Sonically located in the centre of the tradition. the affinities dovetail perfectly.
Nuala O'Connor, Irish Times

Two highly accomplished individual stylists. Together they gel convincingly. Among the best traditional releases of the year.
John O'Regan, Rock N Reel, UK

Sit back and drink these tunes in . jazz and blues fusion may be fun, but an album like this confirms that it was never necessary.
Anthony McCann, The Galway Edge

A lively, varied and most enjoyable album. Highly recommended.
Joe Crane, Folk Roots, UK

Tommy Keane is an expressively eloquent piper . Jackie brings to the concertina a delicate sense of musicianship.
Jeff O'Connell, Galway Advertiser

Every tune has a fine pedigree . This is a fine recording with close attention to detail.
Alex Monaghan, Living Tradition, UK

Fifty minutes of relentless drive by these two incredible musicians will leave you breathless. There is a magic at work here.
Jamie O'Brien, Irish Edition, USA