Traversata


Traversata is an album by American mandolinist David Grisman, Italian mandolinist Carlo Aonzo, and Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta, playing guitar, mandolin, and the 14-string harp guitar.
The album comprises Italian-American instrumentals from the early part of the 20th century when Italians migrated in large numbers to the U.S. They called their trip overseas a traversata. In addition to traditional Italian folk music, the album includes versions of "Pickin' the Guitar" by Nick Lucas and "April Kisses" by Eddie Lang.

Track listing

  1. Costumi Siciliani 4:08
  2. Oh, Mio Babbino Caro 2:20
  3. Idillio Primaverile 2:53
  4. Manzanillo 2:23
  5. L'Onda 4:04
  6. Tarantella Op. 18 3:04
  7. Intermezzo
  8. Pickin' the Guitar 3:43
  9. Violinata 2:40
  10. Duo for Two Mandolins 3:30
  11. Valtzer Fantastico 5:34
  12. The Godfather Waltz 2:55
  13. Mazurka VI Op. 141 2:55
  14. Serenata "a Ballo" 3:14
  15. April Kisses 5:21

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