Joe Venuti

Hailing from Ireland, violinist David MacKenzie and pianist Josh Johnston release "Notes Home,"their second album together and follow up to their 2004 recording of "A Minor Happiness," essentially a concept album and duet of violin and piano. Unlike their first meeting, the duo enlist help from fellow countrymen guitarist Stephen McFarlane, bassist Andrew Csibi and percussionist Robbie Harris adding a bit more texture to the music. There are thirteen originals of light mellow and ballad-like pieces some drawing inspiration from the music Frenchman Stephane Grapelli and Joe Venuti, considered the father of the jazz violin. Read More