A new type of fusion/crossover or real genius maybe both in this disc from Nashville band Otto, headed up by the very well known Jim Hoke. Hoke's pedal steel is matched with vibes, flute and cello to produce a fabulous sound with echoes of classical, country and soft jazz. Tracks come from French impressionist composers (Fauré, Satie, Milhaud), Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson together with a smattering of Hoke's own cuts.
13 Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder) - Otto, Wilson
14 Fable for Four - Otto, Hoke, Jim
15 Two and Two - Otto, Hoke, Jim
16 Aybee Sea - Otto, Zappa
17 Friday on My Mind - Otto, Young, George
18 Vaguely French - Otto, Hoke, Jim
A new type of fusion/crossover or real genius maybe both in this disc from Nashville band Otto, headed up by the very well known Jim Hoke. Hoke's pedal steel is matched with vibes, flute and cello to produce a fabulous sound with echoes of classical, country and soft jazz. Tracks come from French impressionist composers (Fauré, Satie, Milhaud), Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson together with a smattering of Hoke's own cuts.
