JANE ROTHFIELD: In the Moment

Jane Rothfield

In the Moment

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A lyrical fiddle-player and tunesmith who features contemporary compositions as well as making traditional tunes sound fresh.

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Jane Rothfield brings new life and spirit to old-time music, while expanding the old-time repertoire. For In the Moment, Jane is joined by Matt Brown, Allan Carr, Paul Sidlick, Bob Taylor and others. Together they perform traditional old-time tunes and songs as well as 12 new tunes. Jane leads the way on fiddle throughout the album, while also showcasing her fine touch on the banjo and a strong, clear singing voice. The idea of this project was to replicate the experience of playing with a group of musicians who are well versed in traditional idioms and willing to let the music surge in spontaneity. By all accounts, it worked.

Jane Rothfield plays old-time music with a modern twist. An early fascination with traditional music inspired a move to Scotland in the early 1980’s where she toured and recorded with Scottish singer guitarist (and husband) Allan Carr and Silly Wizard bassist Martin Hadden. Today you can catch her performing at dances, concerts, music camps and festivals with her band Jane's Gang or with her husband Allan Carr playing their unique fusion of American and Scottish based tunes and songs.

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  • A moment of beauty
    author: Jesper Deleuran

    I just recieved this CD all the way fro Portland to Copenhagen, Denmark in just two days. I have never befor recieved anything else that fast from the US. When that is said, I must say that this is a very beautyfull piece of work. Old traditionals as well as new tunes writte the old time tradition. This CD is a must have for everybody who are interested in contemporary old time music.

  • In the Moment
    author: Michael Diaz

    This album is a consummate masterpiece that no serious collector of traditional, old-time music should be without. Every piece is a choice gem. From their tasteful arrangements to the masterful expressiveness of the musicians, their enthusiasm and love of the music reverberates with every note. The album features 5 traditional and 12 original tunes (although by now I consider "Nail That Catfish to a Tree" traditional, so it's more like a 6/11 ratio of traditional/original). Eight of the originals are Jane's, one by her husband Allan Carr, and the balance by friends of Jane, who fiddles on each track, and is joined by others on some tracks for twin fiddling. 12 of the tunes have banjo accompaniment, one of them by Jane herself. Pete Peterson contributed 3-fingerstyle banjoing on two of the tracks, somehow succeeding in making it sound old-time. The remaining banjos are frailed, and the balance of the accompaniment features the guitar and double bass. Jane and Pete add vocals to "Rock That Cradle Joe" and "Free Little Bird." The balance of the tracks are purely instrumental. The vivaciousness of the vocals matches the vibrancy of the instruments to accentuate the old-timeyness of the album. Jane is a musician from the womb, she and her siblings being the third musically gifted generation of her family. This pedigree is evident by her drop-dead gorgeous tone and her soulful expressiveness. Her playing is the highwater mark of what a fiddle can and should sound like.

  • Good as it gets
    author: Edward Berbaum

    A noted Fidddle teacher speaks out with her Fiddle with grace and an uplifting attitude as she plays masterfully on this album. A breath of fresh air

  • In the Moment
    author: Bunny Spadaro

    Good album! I enjoyed the new material, especially the first one, Breezy Point, and Coconut Stumble which is very jolly. Good version of Nail that Catfish to a Tree and Needlecase - never heard that version of Needlecase before and it's nice. Accomplished fiddling, European (Scots-Irish) in flavor.

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