Album Notes

Alfred St. John, from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad,
is the venerable leader of the Trinidad and Tobago Steelband
and he performs throughout the Northeastern United States
at concerts, festivals, educational institutions,
private functions, and special events. His many
recording credits include Caribbean Romance,
Tramper's Dynamic Christmas, Many Voices, Many Visions,
all on the Dynamic label, as well as guest appearances
on a variety of additional recordings.

Omar Faruk Tekbilek - is internationally recognized as a
premier mid-eastern percussionist, and Nay, Oud, and Baglama
player. Omar Faruk tours throughout the world performing in
concerts, music festivals, and a variety of venues.
His numerous recording credits include collaborations
with Brian Keane (Celestial Harmonies label),
Alfred St. John and Mitzie Collins
(World Resonance on the Dynamic label), and many others.

Wayra (Jaime Rodriguez) originally hails from Peru.
With his band Llaquatamaya he toured throughout
Europe performing in a variety of venues - from the
Munich Symphony to festivals - and his collaborations
have resulted in numerous recordings. His instruments
are the pan flutes of Peru and native South-American
flutes, and his recordings include Inca Pacha
World Of The Andes and Inca Pacha Spirit Winds -
as well as his solo efforts: Wayra - A Collection of
Contemporary and Native American Themes,
The Wolf Dance, and Songs of Peace And Love.

Jerry Brongo is a Rochester, NY, native
whose performance credits encompass many
bands and solo performances in the greater
Rochester area. As well as performing, Jerry is
a studio musician, composer and arranger,
and he has added his special touch to countless
recordings on the Dynamic Recording label in
every imaginable musical style.

Geraldine Elliott has enjoyed many successful
musical careers - New York State marimba champion,
performer during the big band era, music teacher,
church organist and choir director, and recording artist.
Her guest appearance playing the Steinway grand piano
on The Old Lamplighter marks her sixth Dynamic Recording release.

With the exception of Pan Vibes, Many Voices Many Visions,
and The Old Lamplighter, the selections on this recording are
the result of the collaborations of these fine musicians,
under the production of Dave Kaspersin between April, 1998,
and the fall of 2000.