Tom Paxton Tribute (1999)

About this title: Carolyn Hester (vocals/guitars) and Tom Paxton are the seminal artists who emerged from the early-'60s Greenwich Village/Washington Square Park scene. A 1995 European tour featuring the pair on a double-bill was the genesis of Hester's heartfelt Tom Paxton Tribute (1999), a collection of a dozen Paxton penned sides, including well-known favorites from his voluminous songbook and a few newer selections. She is ably accompanied by noted jazz multi-instrumentalist and arranger David Blume (bass/piano/keyboards), who also happens to be her husband. Hester is arguably best known for her musical ... read more

Tracks:

1. Peace Will Come [Paxton]
2. I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound [Paxton]
3. Every Time [Paxton]
4. Come Away With Me [Paxton]
5. Last Thing on My Mind [Paxton]
6. A Long Way from Your Mountain [Paxton/White]
7. Along the Verdigris [Paxton]
8. Coffee in Bed [Paxton]
9. Ramblin' Boy [Paxton]
10. (He's Forgotten) The Names of Trees [Paxton/White]
11. Bottle of Wine [Paxton]
12. Little Girl [Paxton]
13. The Honor of Your Company [Paxton]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.