Sands of Time

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All Music Guide - Jonathan Widran
Fans of the late Eva Cassidy can thank this popular Washington, D.C., folksinger for getting her music to Bill Straw of Blix Street Records, who introduced Cassidy's music to the world posthumously. It seems that in the years before Cassidy's death, she and Griffith had a mutual admiration society happening. The liner notes story wouldn't be enough, of course, to convince the world that Griffith deserves to be more than just a regional legend, and this beautiful, intimate recording serves to further her cause for adult contemporary stardom. Sorry to say that even with Cassidy cohorts Chris Biondo producer and Lenny Williams keyboards on hand, Griffith's voice, however ...
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All Music Guide - Jonathan Widran
Fans of the late Eva Cassidy can thank this popular Washington, D.C., folksinger for getting her music to Bill Straw of Blix Street Records, who introduced Cassidy's music to the world posthumously. It seems that in the years before Cassidy's death, she and Griffith had a mutual admiration society happening. The liner notes story wouldn't be enough, of course, to convince the world that Griffith deserves to be more than just a regional legend, and this beautiful, intimate recording serves to further her cause for adult contemporary stardom. Sorry to say that even with Cassidy cohorts Chris Biondo producer and Lenny Williams keyboards on hand, Griffith's voice, however balanced between the ethereal and the torchy, has nothing on her old friend's. Judged on her own merit, however, it's quite beautiful as she tackles songs by Sam Phillips, Leonard Bernstein, and Lerner & Loewe -- all of which deal with overcoming life's burdens, being there for others, and looking on the bright side. Some, like "Carry You," are simple, dreamy acoustic guitar-based gems, but those with a cool Brazilian lilt "Summer Estate," "Almost Like Being in Love" are slightly more engaging. There's no reason why this indie release should not elevate her to the fame of one of today's great folksingers, Dar Williams, who she sounds something like. If not, her legend is still secure around her hometown, and anyone who's fallen in love with Cassidy will consider her a friend for that reason alone.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/17/2003
  • Label: Blix Street
  • UPC: 739341007828
  • Catalog Number: 410078
  • Sales rank: 97,946

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Grace Griffith Primary Artist, Vocals, Vocal Harmony
Lenny Williams Piano
Marcy Marxer Acoustic Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Accordion, Conga, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Human Whistle, Shaker, Wind Chimes
Al Petteway Guitar
Tommy Cecil Upright Bass
Freyda Epstein Vocals
Ralph Gordon Bass, Upright Bass
Kim Miller Violin
Lisa Moscatiello Human Whistle
Bob Read Piano, Soprano Saxophone
Peter Wilson Violin
Anderson Allen Bass
Bobby Read Piano, Soprano Saxophone
David Stambler Clarinet
Jennifer Cutting Keyboards
Chris Biondo Electric Bass
Steve Fidyk Drums
Hazel Wrigley Guitar
Jennifer Wrigley Fiddle
Marcio Botelho Cello
Rick Schmidt Fiddle, Violin, Viola
Mike Ault Rhythm Guitar
Carey Creed Vocal Harmony
Lisa Ponton Viola
Scott Giambusso Bass
Larry Kolota Percussion
Fred Lieder Cello
Richard Miller Guitar
Donato Soviero Guitar
Pete Sparr Bass
Technical Credits
Lenny Williams Producer
Anthony Braxton Composer
Max Roach Composer
Marcy Marxer Producer
Marco Delmar Engineer
Rico Petrucelli String Arrangements
Robert Vosgien Mastering
Nguyen Ngoc Binh translation
Grace Griffith Watercolor Artwork
Irene Young Cover Photo
Jennifer Cutting Producer, String Arrangements
Chris Biondo Producer, Engineer
Bill Straw Liner Notes
The Easy Club Inspiration
Gary Billey Engineer
Lois Gerard Graphic Design
Larry Kolota Engineer
Regina Anderson Composer
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