Album · 1979

Crossing the Tracks

Released
1979
Label
Rounder Records
Catalogue no.
0121
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
37:58
Country
US

“Crossing the Tracks” is an album by Béla Fleck, released in 1979 on Rounder Records. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 37:58. Jazz standards on the record include “Spain”. The line-up features Béla Fleck (arranger, fiddle), Bob Applebaum (mandolin), Mark Schatz (double bass), Russ Barenberg (guitar) and Sam Bush (fiddle).

Who played on Crossing the Tracks

  • Béla Fleck arranger, fiddle, mix, producer, banjo all tracks
  • Bob Applebaum mandolin on 10 tracks
  • Mark Schatz double bass on 10 tracks
  • Russ Barenberg guitar on 10 tracks
  • Sam Bush fiddle on 10 tracks
  • Jerry Douglas resonator guitar on 2 tracks
  • Pat Enright vocals on 2 tracks
  • Randy Sabien fiddle on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Dear Old Dixie 2:39
  2. 2 Inman Square 4:00
  3. 3 Texas Barbeque 3:59
  4. 4 Growling Old Man and Grumbling Old Woman — [traditional] 1:42
  5. 5 Spain standard — Chick Corea 7:12
  6. 6 Crossing the Tracks 3:38
  7. 7 Spring Thaw 2:27
  8. 8 How Can You Face Me Now — Fats Waller 4:55
  9. 9 Twilight 2:01
  10. 10 Frosty Morning — [traditional] 2:59
  11. 11 Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow 2:26

Production

  • John Nagy mix
  • Paul Mufson mix
  • Toby Mountain mastering

More albums by Béla Fleck

Natural Bridge 1982 · Rounder Double Time 1984 · Rounder Deviation 1984 · Rounder The Melody of Rhythm: Triple Concerto & Music for Trio 2009 · E1 Entertainment Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman 2026 · Live · Béla Fleck Productions Inc.
1998-01-17: Seattle, WA, USA · Live
1999-09-05: Strawberry Festival, Yosemite, CA, USA · Live
Live at Paste Studio NYC, Dec 7, 2017 · Live
Live at Paste Studio NYC, Apr 5, 2017 · Live
Inroads 1986
Drive 1988
Solo Banjo Works 1992

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Crossing the Tracks?

The line-up of Crossing the Tracks includes Béla Fleck (arranger, fiddle), Bob Applebaum (mandolin), Mark Schatz (double bass), Russ Barenberg (guitar), Sam Bush (fiddle), Jerry Douglas (resonator guitar), Pat Enright (vocals) and Randy Sabien (fiddle).

Which label released Crossing the Tracks?

Crossing the Tracks was released in 1979 on Rounder Records (0121).

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