Leaving On A Jet Plane
Country Rewind, 2019
8/10
Listen to Leaving On A Jet Plane
Created by seasoned veteran guitarist John Kribbs with the vision of birthing the ultimate bluegrass album, these 15 meticulously crafted tunes sure do make a valiant run at that goal.
“Adrenaline Hayride” starts the album with lightning quick instrumental banjo acrobatics, and the title track follows with warm, soothing vocals on a cautious tune with much rural melody on the classic.
Elsewhere, “Bartender’s Blues” does recruit a blues spirit on the spirited ballad, while “Dixie Hoedown” will get any fan of bluegrass looking for the nearest dance partner with its swift, intricate musicianship.
Deeper cuts include beautiful interplay of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”, and the sublime vocal melodies of “More Pretty Girls Than One”. “Salt Creek” ends the listen with gorgeous picking and upbeat playfulness on the ideal exit to an accomplished batch of songs.
Kribbs has an all star cast with him on this record, and together the ensemble breathe new life into these timeless tunes that will fit quite well in the collection of any bluegrass fan.
Travels well with: Williamson Branch- Free; Carolina Blue-I Hear Bluegrass Calling Me