category: instrumental country / jazz / easy listening

[From the CD liner notes]:
"The influence of Chet Atkins on guitarists around the world is demonstrated once again on this CD. Both Richard (from England) and Jim (from Virginia) grew up in talented musical families and were encouraged very early to play the guitar. A steady supply of Chet's albums provided both boys with a world class home study course in fingerstyle guitar, inspiring countless hours of practice and preparing them for their first meeting in 1992. Since that time, Richard and Jim have really enjoyed playing together in Europe and the U.S. and have great respect for the abilities of each other. Their influences range from classical to jazz, but Chet would have liked that. He was always searching for new music and new ideas. This recording, is all about a couple of Chet's disciples jamming and having a great time. It is also their tribute to Chet and his music, a remembrance of a great guitarist who profoundly affected two young boys so long ago. Cheers, Chet. We had a blast!" -- Gary Mandell, album's producer 2003

CD Track Listing

  1. CASCADE * (Gene Slone) (2:38)
  2. BACK UP & PUSH * (Chet Atkins) (4:20)
  3. MOONGLOW ** (Hudson / DeLange / Mills) (4:39)
  4. OCHI CHORNYA (Dark Eyes) * (tradional) (2:54)
  5. DJANGO'S CASTLE (Manoir de mes Reves) * (Django Reinhardt) (6:16)
  6. WHO'S SORRY NOW *** (Snyder / Ruby / Kalmar) (2:50)
  7. AFTER YOU'VE GONE (Creamer / Layton; arr. C.Atkins / S.Bogguss) (5:45)
  8. DIZZY FINGERS * (Edward E. Confrey) (2:30)
  9. RAINBOW * (Wenrich / Bryan) (2:36)
10. AUTUMN LEAVES * (Kosma / Mercer / Prevert) (4:36)
11. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN * (Bernie / Casey / Pinkard) (4:59)
12. NUAGES (Django Reinhardt; arr. Smith / Nichols) (5:26)
13. HONEYSUCKLE ROSE (Waller / Razaf; arr. Smith / Nichols) (4:55)
14. FUNKY JUNK **** (J.R.Hubbard) (2:49)
15. JERRY'S BREAKDOWN **** (J.R.Hubbard) (2:13)
16. STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY (Sampson / Webb; arr. Smith / Nichols) (5:02)
17. MAIN STREET BREAKDOWN * (Chet Atkins) (4:29)

  * adapted by Richard Smith / Jim Nichols from an arr. by Chet Atkins
  ** adapted by Richard Smith / Jim Nichols from an arr. by Chet Atkins & Les Paul
  *** adapted by Richard Smith / Jim Nichols from an arr. by Chet Atkins & Merle Travis
  **** adapted by Richard Smith / Jim Nichols from an arr. by Jerry Reed / Chet Atkins

  w/Morning Nichols - vocals - tracks 7, 13

Total timing: 69:38

Label/No: Major Label 014

Release date: 2003